Filipino expat wins Dh100,000 UAE Lottery – just in time for his hospitalised mom
A Filipino expat in the UAE has won Dh100,000 in the UAE Lottery, and the timing couldn’t have been more significant.Marvin Jacob Ida, who has been a resident for more than a decade, hit the Lucky Day category prize on his very first attempt. The win comes at a particularly meaningful time, as his »»»
Alleged mastermind, 3 others under arrest for Pakistan bombing - UPI.com
Pakistani Shiite Muslims attend a protest against the suicide bombing that killed dozens at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Islamabad on Friday. Photo by Arshad Arbab/EPA Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Investigators arrested four suspects, including the alleged mastermind, in Friday's mosque bombing that killed 31 and »»»
Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs
The chief executive of the Washington Post is stepping down, the newspaper has announced, days after overseeing mass lay-offs. Will Lewis said it was the right time to leave, saying in a message to staff that was shared online that "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the paper's future. O»»»
NFL team's logo links Super Bowl fans to indigenous roots
Wallace Nagedzi Watts had been going to Seahawks games for almost three decades when a historical discovery helped supercharge his fandom - and deepened his connection to his indigenous roots. "It kind of changed my whole life," says Watts, a prominent fan of the American football team who goes by »»»
$125,000 to travel the globe in 22 days: Inside the ultra-rich world of private jet travel
Dubai: For high-net-worth travellers, convenience and continuity are becoming as important as the destinations themselves. Fully curated private jet journeys around the world are gaining traction, and a Dubai-based company has entered the space with a 22-day experience priced at $125,000. Sign up f»»»
Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze
"He didn't flinch when the request came in." These are the words of a royal source, when asked if Prince William had shown any resistance to the UK government's request for him to visit Saudi Arabia. "He takes his role as Prince of Wales very seriously, so when the government asks, he goes," the so»»»
No big names. No big budget. But Heated Rivalry is a big hit
A few months ago Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams were both working as waiters. Now they are the stars of Heated Rivalry, one of the most talked about shows in the world. Adapted from a novel by Canadian author Rachel Reid, who writes "sexually explicit queer romance novels about hockey players",»»»
Paris probes Jack Lang over Epstein link
In France, all eyes are on Jack Lang, who has been summoned to the Quai d’Orsay tomorrow. The president of the Arab World Institute and his daughter, Caroline Lang, are both the subject of an investigation by the financial prosecutor’s office for aggravated money laundering linked to tax fraud. Fra»»»
Savannah Guthrie says 'we will pay' for mother's safe return
US news anchor Savannah Guthrie and her family have released a new video pleading for the safe return of their mother. "We received your message, and we understand," Guthrie said in the video posted to Instagram on Saturday evening, as she is flanked by her two siblings. "We beg you now to return o»»»
From fees to handover, what off-plan buyers in Dubai must know
Dubai: Buying off-plan property has become one of the most popular ways to enter Dubai’s housing market, appealing to first-time buyers, long-term residents and investors looking to spread payments over several years. The model offers lower entry prices, flexible payment plans and the potential for»»»
Car towed, vehicle of interest sought in Nancy Guthrie case - UPI.com
Investigators towed a car and obtained video footage of a vehicle of interest but have no firm leads on the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie, 84, after she went missing from her Tucson home early Sunday morning. Image by the Department of Justice/FBI Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Investigators towed a vehicle and se»»»
Philippines: Tropical storm Basyang death toll rises to 12 deaths, mainly due to landslides and drowning
Manila: Tropical storm Basyang (international name Penha), the second storm to hit the Philippines in 2026, caused at least 12 deaths, mainly from landslides and drowning in Mindanao. The storm brought heavy rains in northern Mindanao, affecing more than 232,000 people residing in 517 villages in R»»»
3 Doors Down lead singer Brad Arnold dies at 47
The lead singer and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold, has died after a battle with cancer, the rock band announced on X. He was 47. "He will be deeply missed and forever remembered," the band said in a statement on Saturday. The band is best known for 2000s rock hits like Kryptonite, Here Wi»»»
Russian strike knocks out power in Kyiv
Ukraine’s power grid operator says a massive Russian attack has knocked out electricity across the country, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that more than 400 drones and 40 missiles were involved. Officials say that in recent weeks hundreds of thousands of people have been left without he»»»
US sets deadline for peace deal between Ukraine and Russia
The United States wants Kyiv and Moscow to end the nearly four-year war by June, and has offered to host talks between the two sides next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. If the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration will likely put pressure on both sides to meet it, h»»»
Ambassador reaffirms Iran’s commitment to regional talks, strong partnership with Qatar
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The longstanding relations between Iran and Qatar have consistently been founded on mutual respect, good neighbourliness, and deep historical, cultural, and human ties, Ambassador of Iran to Qatar HE Dr Ali Salehabadi has said. He noted that, in recent years, these relations ha»»»
Msheireb Downtown Doha emerges as GCC winter destination
Tribune News Network Doha Msheireb Downtown Doha has wrapped up its winter season as the premier destination for residents and tourists across the GCC, recording 5 million visits since November 2025 until the first week of February. The district has emerged as a go-to winter hub, presenting a mix o»»»
Swiss envoy praises growing innovation partnership with Qatar at Web Summit 2026
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha The recently concluded Web Summit Qatar 2026 has been described as “highly successful” by the Ambassador of Switzerland to the State of Qatar, HE Florence Tinguely. While she had attended the event previously, this year’s experience was particularly encouraging, HE Florence Tin»»»
Batang PBA Middle East Tournament makes historic Qatar debut
Darlene Regis Breaking new ground in the region, the first-ever Batang PBA Middle East Tournament officially kicked off in Qatar, marking its debut outside the Philippines. Hundreds of young Filipino basketball players from across the GCC — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, and Kuwait — gath»»»
OPM legend Joey G set to bring Side A hits to Qatar on Feb 14
Darlene Regis The voice behind the legendary Filipino band Side A – Joey G – will be serenading fans in Qatar on February 14, bringing timeless hits to SeñorRitas Tex Mex at Lusail Cielo Hotel, Doha, for a one-night live performance starting at 9:30 PM. Presented by Cosmopolitan Events, the event p»»»
Inter-Hotel Basketball League marks 20th season in Doha
Darlene Regis Two decades of hoops and hospitality, the Inter-Hotel Basketball League (IHBL) is hitting a major milestone in 2026, marking its 20th edition since its founding in 2006. Initially led by Filipino basketball arbiters, the league was created to give hotel employees a platform for sports»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs meets several US officials
Tribune News Network Doha HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, met with a number of US officials during an official visit to Washington. During the visit, Al Sayed held meetings with Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security; »»»
Al Jazeera Forum a platform for understanding major global transformations, says Sheikh Hamad
Tribune News Network Doha The 17th Al Jazeera Forum reflects the growing importance of intellectual and media platforms in analyzing major global transformations and examining the political and media landscape during critical periods, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Jazeera Media Network H»»»
DICID highlights shared human values at GFF Forum 2026 in Washington
QNA Washington Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID) participated in the 2026 Global Faith Forum (GFF), held in Washington, under the theme: “Building a culture of kindness for the common good”. DICID was represented by its Chairman of the Board of Directors HE Prof. Ibrahim Sal»»»
CMU-Q fetes 182 students for academic excellence
Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q), a Qatar Foundation (QF) partner university, recognised the outstanding academic performance of 182 students who were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.Addressing students at the event, Dean Michael Trick said t»»»
Milestone moment: West Bay Medicare unveils three new specialised clinics
West Bay Medicare marked a significant milestone with an exclusive private event titled ‘A Legacy of Care’, celebrating the group’s growth and evolution alongside the launch of three specialised clinics — Aesthetiqa for aesthetic and plastic surgery, Bond for neurosurgery and orthopedics, and Kinet»»»
QU organises workshop on analytical thinking skills
Tribune News Network Doha The Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness Office at Qatar University (QU) organised a training workshop titled ‘Analytical Thinking Skills in the University Workplace: From Data Collection to Decision-Making’. The workshop was attended by staff members from the Departme»»»
QFFD director-general pays visit to DMC-10
Tribune News Network Doha Director-General of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) Fahad Hamad Al Sulaiti has visited the 10th Disaster Management Camp (DMC-10), held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani»»»
CDC reports 145 more U.S. measles cases, 733 in total - UPI.com
Unvaccinated young people account for most of the nation's 733 measles cases reported on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. File Photo by Yurko Dyachyshyn/UNICEF Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Federal health officials reported 145 new measles cases amid outbreaks across 20 states over the»»»
Philippines: Tropical storm Basyang death toll rises to 12 deaths, mainly due to landslides and drowning
Manila: Tropical storm Basyang (international name Penha), the second storm to hit the Philippines in 2026, caused at least 12 deaths, mainly from landslides and drowning in Mindanao. The storm affected over 232,000 people residing in 517 villages in Region 10, Region 6 (Western Visayas), Negros Is»»»
Hegseth: Pentagon to end Harvard partnership over 'woke' ideology - UPI.com
The Department of Defense will also review partnerships with other universities. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said this week that the Department of Defense will end its education programs for active-duty soldiers at Harvard University because of its "woke" ideology, and that the Pentagon will »»»
High tariffs drive investors away from U.S. hedge funds
Washington, 8 Feb (SANA) U.S. hedge funds are experiencing a decline in investor interest for the first time since 2023, amid the continued impact of high tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in April, according to a CNN analysis. The report said investors are increasingly shifting away from t»»»
Qatar condemns targeting of WFP relief convoy in North Kordofan, Sudan
DOHA: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the targeting of a relief convoy operated by the World Food Programme in North Kordofan state in the sisterly Republic of the Sudan, considering it an egregious violation of international humanitarian law principles. A statement by the Ministry of For»»»
Qatar condemns targeting of WFP relief convoy in North Kordofan, Sudan
Doha: The State of Qatar has strongly condemned the targeting of a relief convoy operated by the World Food Programme in North Kordofan state in the sisterly Republic of the Sudan, considering it an egregious violation of international humanitarian law principles. A statement by the Ministry of For»»»
Al Jazeera Forum a platform for understanding major transformations: Sheikh Hamad
DOHA: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Jazeera Media Network His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al Thani has emphasized that the 17th Al Jazeera Forum reflects the growing importance of intellectual and media platforms in analyzing major global transformations and examining the politica»»»
MOCI launches "AI Agent Factory" platform in collaboration with Microsoft
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), in collaboration with Microsoft, has announced the launch of its "AI Agent Factory," an integrated digital platform designed to develop, manage, and deploy intelligent solutions based on AI agents, contributing to enhanced efficiency of gov»»»
Hungary to introduce a new vehicle category in the revised highway code
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Sheikha Moza visits Katara International Arabian Horse Festival 2026
DOHA: Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser has paid a visit to the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival 2026 in Katara. Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad »»»
Board of Peace invited to meet in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 19 - UPI.com
U.S. officials on Friday invited 26 member states to attend the first Board of Peace conference on Feb. 19 in Washington, D.C. Photo by World Economic Forum/Benedikt von Loebel/UPI | License Photo Feb. 7 (UPI) -- The first meeting of the newly formed Board of Peace is planned in the nation's capita»»»
WML denounces targeting of WFP convoy in North Kordofan
Makkah Al-Mukarramah: The World Muslim League (WML) has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the targeting of a relief convoy of the World Food Programme (WFP) by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in North Kordofan in the Republic of the Sudan. In a statement by the WML's General Secr»»»
Carrick brings Manchester United 'something special', says Fernandes
Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes hailed the impact Michael Carrick has made in transforming the mood around Old Trafford with four consecutive wins since taking charge. Fernandes scored as the Red Devils beat 10-man Tottenham 2-0 on Saturday to solidify their pl»»»
Tunisia tops Arab world in Artificial Intelligence, report says
Tunis, Feb. 7 (TAP) - Tunisia is among the first Arab countries to recognize the strategic importance of artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of digital transformation and economic development, according to the Arab Economic Report...»»»
Mariah Carey's Olympic performance sparks lip-syncing debate and teleprompter curiosity
Milan: The performance by pop star Mariah Carey at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony was the talk of the town — but it also raised a few questions. The rendition by the American singer of Italian classic “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu” — better known as “Volare" — was a showstopping highl»»»
Katara presents poetry evenings within Katara International Arabian Horse Festival
Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) presented a rich cultural and artistic program as part of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival 2026. Poetry evenings highlighted the symbolic and aesthetic significance of horses in the Arab consciousness, embodying their deep-rooted »»»
Zero trust between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Abu Dhabi, but concrete proposals now under discussion – Zelenskiy
Trust between the Ukraine and Russian delegation remains “at zero” during the Abu Dhabi meeting on January 24- February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, reports Interfax. However, he went on to say concrete proposals were made to create a free trade zone in Donbas for the first time»»»
U.S. suggests June deadline for ending Russia-Ukraine War - UPI.com
Representatives for Ukraine and Russia might meet in the United States in February to negotiate an end to the war and continued aerial attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure after U.S. officials suggested a June deadline for peace. Photo by EPA/State Emergency Service Feb. 7 (UPI) -- Representatives f»»»
Kazakh Darb Al Saai Cultural Week concludes amid record turnout
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Culture on Saturday wound up the Kazakhstan Cultural Week, organized in collaboration with its Kazakh counterpart, held from Feb. 4-7 at its Darb Al Saai permanent venue in Umm Salal. The event incredibly drew striking spectators and terrific interaction, serving as an »»»