Egypt’s stock market closed the week of 8–12 February on a strong upward trajectory, buoyed by structural reform announcements and renewed foreign investor appetite. The benchmark EGX30 advanced 1.59% to 50,490.2 points, breaking decisively above the 50,000-point threshold and reinforcing bullish m»»»

Dubai Police have warned residents against a rise in online begging during the holy month of Ramadan, urging the public not to respond to suspicious donation appeals circulating on websites and social media platforms. The Anti-Cybercrime Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigatio»»»

With the holy month of Ramadan approaching, the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced the conditions and guidelines for issuing permits to install Ramadan tents in front of houses and residential villas across all areas of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi The Department of Municipa»»»

With the CBSE Class 10 and 12 exams starting tomorrow, February 17, students across the UAE are gearing up for one of the year’s most important academic milestones. Also Read: ‘I’m going to fail’: Doctors share tips for UAE students coping with CBSE exam stressAfter months of preparation, it’s now »»»

Dubai: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it mandatory for Class 10 students to appear for the first board examination, as part of its new two-exam system starting in 2026. Also Read: CBSE exams: UAE’s Indian school principals share smart revision tips for final weeksUnder the»»»

The European Union will take part in this week's inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace", but a spokesman insisted Monday that Brussels would not be joining as a member. The European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Suica, will head to Washington to represent t»»»

Aivar Monoldorov has been relieved of his post as Director of Kyrgyz Oil Company state enterprise under the State Property Management Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. The corresponding order was signed by Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Adylbek Kasymaliev. Timur Ma»»»

The Tourism Development Support Fund of Kyrgyzstan announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with bloggers Sary Kyz and Argen Sigma. The partnership aims to promote the country’s tourism potential in the media and social media and is scheduled to run until the end of 2026. With the help »»»

The average booking value per person was approximately EUR 800. During the fair, thousands of visitors requested Travel Prime, Romania’s first travel subscription, to benefit from additional discounts and advantages. “The fair shows us once again that vacations are maintaining the trend that emerge»»»

President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi met on Sunday with Governor of Egypt’s Central Bank Tariq Amer according to an official statement issued by the presidency spokesperson. On his part, Amer discussed with President El-Sisi the advanced results achieved by the Egyptian economy’s performance during the fi»»»

Norway’s Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik says ‘a burden-sharing arrangement’ with Germany and the UK related to submarine hunting in the north is coming into place. In an interview with the National Defense Magazine, the Norwegian defence minister confirms that the three countries have agreed to e»»»

Bolot Dzhusupbekov has been dismissed from his position as First Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Ecology, and Technical Supervision of Kyrgyzstan, the Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. The corresponding order was signed by Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers o»»»

Dubai: Iran on Monday projected a dual strategy of diplomacy and deterrence, launching fresh military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz even as its top diplomat arrived in Geneva for a new round of nuclear negotiations with the United States. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) began na»»»

A key topic that continues to dominate media coverage in Bulgaria is the high-profile criminal case in which six bodies were found at two remote mountain locations in Northwestern Bulgaria: a lodge near the Petrohan Pass and a camper van near Okolchitsa Peak. Simultaneously, attention is turning to»»»

Ramadan outdoor decorations not only enhance the beauty of your living space, but also reflect cultural heritage and meaning. From stunning lanterns to statement lighting and Ramadan Kareem banners, these outdoor Ramadan decorations can enhance all outdoor spaces. Whether you're looking for somethi»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA), in partnership with the emirate’s central finance department, has launched Masar, a new electronic system designed to collect fees for heavy trucks, marking a major step in advancing digital transport services across the emirate. The strate»»»

Following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun in Baabda on Monday, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier reassured that Berlin “will remain by Lebanon's side after the UNIFIL mission concludes." "We support the Lebanese Army and want to rebuild everything that has been destroyed with the suppor»»»

State-appointed defense counsel Ben Archbold, who is representing Naveed Akram, speaks to the media outside Downing Center Local Court in Sydney on Monday after his client made a brief appearance by video-link from prison. Photo by Bianca de Marchi/EPA Feb. 16 (UPI) -- The lone surviving suspect in»»»

The Committee on International Affairs, Defense, Security and Migration of the Zhogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan approved the candidacy of Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov for the post of Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). President Sadyr Japarov appointed Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov as A»»»

Member of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan Shaiyrbek Tashiev stated that no criminal case has been opened against him and denied reports alleging his detention. He made the remarks in an interview with Azattyk. According to the lawmaker, information circulating about a criminal investigation and arrest doe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Community College of Qatar (CCQ) launched on Monday its first employers forum for employees and college graduates under the theme of aligning CCQ programs with the requirements of the labour market in Qatar. The forum kicked off with the participation of 45 entities and institutions fr»»»

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) announced that it implemented 108 development initiatives during 2025 as part of the Government Bureaucracy Elimination Project and Procedures Re-engineering programme. The initiative aims to simplify processes through an institutional methodology while moti»»»

The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) has submitted an official bid to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to host the 2028 U-23 Asian Cup. This is one of the continent’s key tournaments, featuring 16 of Asia’s strongest national teams. The federation estimates that hosting the competition in Kyrgyzst»»»

Geneva: A regional train derailed early on Monday in southern Switzerland, police said, adding that people were likely to be injured as a result. “Derailment of train, probably with injuries,” regional police said in a post on the social media platform X, adding that the derailment occurred at 7am »»»

After the in-store activations during the summer season, Pernod Ricard Romania and the trade marketing and innovation agency Mediascope continued to develop an extensive program of off-trade campaigns dedicated to the autumn and end-of-year season – one of the most relevant commercial periods for t»»»

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, issued a Federal Decree appointing Abdulaziz Mohammed Faraj Al Mulla as Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary. Abdulaziz Al Mulla has more than 20 years of professional ex»»»

The leader of Albania’s Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, on Monday ruled out any possibility that opposition lawmakers would support proposed legal amendments aimed at preventing the suspension from duty of senior state officials. Speaking to reporters after leaving SPAK, Berisha said the opposition»»»

President Joseph Aoun stressed Monday that Lebanon is “no longer able to bear anyone's conflicts, nor anyone's burdens.” “We desire nothing but the well-being of our people, the prosperity of our nation and the lives of our children,” Aoun said during a joint press conference with his German counte»»»

Iran's top diplomat met with the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency on Monday, ahead of a second round of negotiations with the United States over Tehran's nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Rafael Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency»»»

A group of Australian citizens left on Monday a camp in northeast Syria housing people with alleged ties to ISIS militants to begin the journey to their home country, part of an ongoing repatriation process. Relatives of the 34 individuals, from 11 families, traveled from Australia to accompany the»»»

Salmoor Dzhumabekov, who was appointed head of the Department of the State Committee for National Security of the Kyrgyz Republic (SCNS) for Osh and Osh region in December 2025, has been dismissed from his post. Sources in the security forces informed. Salmoor Dzhumabekov is the son of renowned sur»»»

Nairobi, Kenya: A worker's strike disrupted flights and air traffic control operations at Kenya's main airport on Monday, the national carrier said. Kenya Airways (KQ) warned passengers of "possible schedule adjustments, including delays" and advised them not to proceed to the airport without first»»»

Romanians express above-average trust in the European Union’s role in security and defence, while signalling concerns about national investment levels and placing strong emphasis on mobility and defence in the EU’s space agenda, according to a Flash Eurobarometer on “The European Union in defence a»»»

Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has introduced a new digital system for registering Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in off-plan property projects through its Madhmoun platform. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.An Expression of Interest is an early payment»»»

Dubai: Attention all Filipino fans! A star-studded event is headed your way as 16 artists are lined up to rock the UAE stage. Bringing together icons and contemporary hitmakers, the “Cornerstone All-Star” concert is expected to draw strong support from the country’s large Filipino community. Big na»»»

Prime Minister Edi Rama said Monday that the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku has hindered the functioning of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, calling the move unprecedented and institutionally damaging. Rama convened the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group at the Pre»»»

Albania’s Council on Mandates is set to convene on February 23 at 10:00 a.m. to review the request concerning the parliamentary immunity of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku, according to sources from the Presidency of the Assembly. The meeting comes am»»»

The response from the Ministry of Justice's Legislation and Consultations Authority to Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar's question regarding the right of expats residing abroad to vote from their place of residence for the 128 parliamentary seats has drawn categorical rejection from Speaker Nabih Ber»»»

The Kremlin said Monday that it "strongly rejected" an assessment by five European countries that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny died from poisoning two years ago, as his supporters marked the anniversary of his death in prison. Navalny, a charismatic anti-corruption campaigner who rallie»»»

At the start of the year, Bulgaria’s fruit market has seen notable price swings, particularly for citrus fruits. Data from the State Commission for Commodity Exchanges and Markets (DCBMT) show that in January, tangerine prices surged by over 14 percent, reaching 1.33 euros per kilogram, while orang»»»

Data has long been recognised as an organisation’s most valuable asset, arguably more important than physical infrastructure or even brand. This is reflected by intangible corporate assets, primarily data including R&D and intellectual property, exceeding $60 trillion in value in 2024. When used ef»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority ‘Ashghal’ announced the awarding and tendering of 20 new projects with a total value estimated at about 11.5 billion riyals, within the framework of the state's plan to complete infrastructure, building, drainage and service facilities projects, in line with »»»

The National Meteorological Service (EMY) issued an emergency weather bulletin placing areas throughout Greece on orange alert on Tuesday and Wednesday. Short but heavy rain and thunderstorms will hit Lesvos and Chios islands on Tuesday afternoon, with worsening weather expected on Wednesday, the N»»»

The BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi has welcomed more than four million visitors in just two years, emerging as a “powerful symbol” of India-UAE friendship. Marking the temple’s second anniversary, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, noted how the landmark has»»»

At the Petromidia refinery, the intervention fleet has been renewed with two fire trucks and two foam‑transport tankers, specially acquired to complement the semi‑fixed extinguishing system on petroleum product tanks. “Through this project, we have succeeded in integrating state‑of‑the‑art technica»»»

Ukraine’s self-declared above-election leader Vladimir Zelensky has found time to publicly share his fantasies with the only audience he cares about: the West, in particular the US, and specifically its president Donald Trump. Since it must be hard for Zelensky to get anyone’s ear in Washington now»»»

Did you know there’s a new market quietly emerging at the intersection of technology and real estate, and it is anticipated to redefine digital infrastructure as we know it?JLL’s ‘Future of Quantum Real Estate’ report lays down a clear roadmap for quantum computing, and says it is accelerating towa»»»

Transport systems are being redefined. Across the world, the emphasis is shifting from vehicle ownership to access on demand. This change is not simply technological; it reflects broader trends in how people live and work, the growing focus on sustainability, and the increasing expectation for conv»»»

Former US President Barack Obama has clarified that the chances Earth has been visited by aliens is "low" after comments he made about extra-terrestrial species caught attention online. "They're real but I haven't seen them," he told American podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen during an interview publi»»»