Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev met with UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit. The Cabinet’s press service reported. Adylbek Kasymaliev noted that cooperation between Ky»»»

The Tripoli based Ministry of Economy and Trade announced yesterday that it had requested that the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) suspend 85 import companies for failing to import any cooking oil with the US$ 130 million worth of letters of credit they were granted in 2025 – The Economy Ministry has i»»»

Dubai: Pakistan is positioning itself as investable again after two years of IMF-backed stabilisation, leaning on fiscal discipline, ratings upgrades and the privatisation of its national airline to re-engage global banks and capital markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Bal»»»

Baghdad, Feb. 3 (SANA) Iraq’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday welcomed the ceasefire and integration agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), reiterating its support for Syria’s unity and stability. The ministry said in a statement that Iraq “welcomes the comprehe»»»

The German government has presented its ‘Annual Report on the Economy’ (‘Jahreswirtschaftsbericht’) for 2026. Given the topic, it is not a long document – 136 pages – and if you expect exciting ideas, you will be disappointed. That’s because this is, of course, a thoroughly political work, in the w»»»

Dubai: Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity Council for the UAE Government, said the UAE’s cyber security systems successfully blocked and neutralised 90,000 cyberattacks and intrusion attempts targeting the digital networks of the World Governments Summit. Speaking during a joint session »»»

The aftermath of a drone strike Tuesday on an apartment building in Kyiv, one of several badly damaged in a large-scale airborne assault overnight after Russian forces ended a week-long pause in attacks it had observed to "create favorable conditions for negotiations." Photo by Stringer/EPA Feb. 3 »»»

A Thessaloniki court sentenced a 24-year-old man to four years in prison after finding him guilty of assaulting his 22-year-old pregnant wife. The man was convicted following a complaint filed by the woman, who is three months pregnant. Testifying in court, the woman described two incidents of phys»»»

DUBAI - Serbian PM Djuro Macut met on Tuesday in Dubai with Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group, which operates Yandex services in Serbia, to discuss further development of digital services in Serbia and opportunities for advancement of cooperation in the field innovation and advanced technological»»»

In a year marked by fiscal changes and fierce competition for user attention, data from the White Image platform highlights a clear conclusion: automated communications (triggers) and granular segmentation have become critical differentiators between success and irrelevance. Key Takeaways for 2025:»»»

How Romania’s industrial and logistics sector is positioning itself for the years ahead will be a central topic at re:FOCUS on Retail, Couriers & Logistics 2026, taking place on February 4 at Caro Hotel Bucharest. One of the key sessions, Building Romania’s industrial backbone, brings together publ»»»

Dubai: High taxes in the UK are one of the main reasons so many British citizens have relocated to Dubai, former prime minister Liz Truss said, arguing that years of policy failure have eroded growth, competitiveness and living standards across Britain and much of Europe. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

GENEVA, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday launched an urgent humanitarian appeal of USD one billion to sustain essential health services in 36 of the world's most severe crises in 2026, including Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti an»»»

Shailyn Tirado, Head of Research for the Social Impact Awards shared the reasoning behind the decision to offer the award to NNDKP: “Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen was awarded Future Lawyers Programme of the Year at the 2025 Legal Benchmarking Group Social Impact Awards for its programme»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Hezbollah MP: National Sovereignty Not subject to Maneauvering, Our Blood is Not in Vain 03-02-2026 14:43 PM MP Hasan Fadlallah, Member of »»»

Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued a fresh advisory to the Filipino community this February, urging overseas workers to remain vigilant against the rise of "romance scams" as the Valentine season approaches. In coordination with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP»»»

As consumption patterns continue to fragment and operational pressure intensifies across retail and logistics, the ability to adapt business models quickly is becoming a defining competitive factor. These themes sit at the centre of the panel titled Future-ready commerce: 2026 outlook, at BR’s re:F»»»

BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic received on Tuesday the credentials of Japan's newly-appointed Ambassador to Belgrade Naohiro Tsutsumi, and noted Serbia's commitment to further development of comprehensive and mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation. In an Instagram post, Vucic wrot»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian military launched an overnight massive retaliatory strike against enterprises of the defense industry complex of Ukraine and energy facilities used in their interests, as well as storage and assembly sites for long-range drones, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesda»»»

Luxury real estate in the UAE continues to attract global attention, but abundance does not equate clarity. For buyers operating in the Dh20-million-plus segment, the challenge is no longer access to listings, but identifying the right inventory within a market that moves quickly and is often shape»»»

Dubai: Not long ago, conversations about artificial intelligence at work were mostly about speed. Faster processing. Faster decisions. Faster growth. If you could not say “efficiency gains” with a straight face, you were probably not invited to the meeting. Today, the questions sound very different»»»

‎Libya intends to increase its natural gas production over the next five years to about one billion standard cubic feet per day, with the aim of boosting its exports to Europe by early 2030. It also aims to start shale gas exploration operations during the second half of this year.‎ The move is aim»»»

In just five days, between January 26 and January 30, Bulgarian Posts facilitated the exchange of approximately 50 million leva into euros, totaling around 27,000 individual transactions. This update was provided during a briefing by the headquarters overseeing Bulgaria’s eurozone entry process. Fr»»»

Dubai: Across the globe, a quiet but profound urban transformation is underway. Cities are reimagining how people live, work, and move, ushering in a new era of smarter, more sustainable living. With rising populations and mounting infrastructure demands, the focus is shifting. It’s no longer about»»»

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Edil Baisalov, in an interview with 24.kg news agency, stated his confidence in the reelection of incumbent President Sadyr Japarov. According to Baisalov, under Sadyr Japarov’s leadership, the country has demonstrated sustainable developmen»»»

President Iliana Yotova held a meeting with representatives of the parliamentary group “We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria” (WCC-DB) as part of the consultations for appointing a caretaker prime minister. On the WCC-DB side, participants included Nikolai Denkov, Nadezhda Yordanova, Asen Vas»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French law enforcement officers summoned Elon Musk and ex-CEO of social network X Linda Yaccarino to testify amid recent searches at X offices in France, the Paris prosecutor's office said on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Paris Prosecutor's Office said that it is conducting search»»»

Colonel Maksat Dzhumataev has been appointed Deputy Chairman of the State Penitentiary Service and Head of the Department of Security and Escort. The press service of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan reported. The appointment document, dated February 3, 2026, was signed by Chairman of the Cab»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has taken part in the opening of the second edition of the global investor meeting, held on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar 2026. During the event, His Excellency also met with found»»»

Dubai: After reports of widespread fake Kuwait e-visa services cheating Indian job-seekers, investigators say scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods — from professional-looking websites to forged digital documents that appear official at first glance. Victims are often approached thr»»»

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ian Scott (@fujilab.salisbury) Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A photography shop in England is trying to solve the mystery of undeveloped photos found inside a used camera dating from the 1930s. Employees at the Salisbury Photo Centre said the camera, a Zeiss Ikon Baby»»»

A conference, titled “The European Union: to be or not to be?”, was held on Tuesday in Sofia. Bulgarian MPs, Members of the European Parliament, and analysts discussed the future of the European Union (EU). The event was organized by the Europe of Sovereign Nations group in the European Parliament »»»

Bulgaria's Defence Ministry has announced a public procurement procedure for the repair of up to ten engines for MiG-29 aircraft at an estimated cost of slightly over EUR 21 million. The notice has been published in the Public Procurement Register. The procurement is for the overhaul/major overhaul»»»

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority organized a specialized awareness workshop for suppliers of fire alarm and fire safety systems, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance compliance with approved requirements and to strengthen the overall fire prevention and safety framework in residential bui»»»

An expert discussion on the challenges in Bulgarian health care organized by the Continue the Change party Tuesday, drew a picture where medical establishments are understaffed, nurses are ageing, general practitioners are not enough access to services is patchy. "If we don't solve the real issues,»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Foreign troops will appear in Ukraine immediately after the conclusion of a peace agreement, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday. As soon as a peace agreement is concluded, armed forces from those NATO countries that agreed to deploy troops will immediately appear i»»»

Dubai: Kuwait has resumed issuing licences for prize draws linked to bank accounts and products after the Central Bank of Kuwait completed an updated governance framework for such promotions, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said. Marwa Al Jaidan, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry, said th»»»

Works have officially started on Lot 2 of the M4 metro line extension in Bucharest, marking a key step forward in one of the capital’s largest public transport projects. The new section will run between Eroii Revoluției and Gara Progresul and is part of a broader plan to extend the M4 line southwar»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity Association has launched a humanitarian relief campaign to support families affected by severe flooding in several parts of Sri Lanka, as part of a nine-day field mission aimed at assessing urgent needs and delivering immediate assistance. The campaign was carried out u»»»

Dubai: Visitors to Palm Jumeirah Crescent can now plan their parking more easily, after Parkonic outlined visitor parking rules and rates across key locations. The update was shared via the company’s official social media channels. Also Read: New DIFC paid parking explained: Parkonic introduces Dh2»»»

Marking its strategic global expansion, CIO CHOICE launched the Middle East & Africa (MEA) edition, bringing CIO-endorsed ICT brand recognition to a rapidly evolving digital region. The ICT landscape is shaped by AI-led transformation, cloud-first strategies, cyber resilience, and sustainability-dr»»»

Dubai, UAE: The State of Qatar participated in a high-level closed session titled "Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Enhancing National Readiness", held on the sidelines of its attendance at the World Government Summit 2026 in Dubai. The State of Qatar was represented at the session by the Min»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of Kuwait has lowered the maximum amount of cash that exchange companies may accept from customers in a single day to KD 1,000, down from KD3,000, as part of tighter regulatory measures to curb financial crime risks. The new ceiling applies to all customer transactions at ex»»»

Approached by journalists on Tuesday, Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov commented that the proposal by GERB-UDF to elect a caretaker prime minister beyond the officials already touted, including among the other 239 MPs, is something possible in theory but hardly in practice. "When we can make »»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's initiative on the New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) is still "on the table," but Moscow has not yet received any response from the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "You know that the initiative of the Russian side, which was o»»»

TUNIS, Feb. 3 (TAP) – The Criminal Chamber Specialized in Terrorism Cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal, on Monday night, handed down sentences ranging from 3 to 35 years in prison in the case known as “Conspiracy Against State Security 2”, according...»»»

Dubai: Every young person in Dubai is about to have access to one of the world's most respected youth development programmes. Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) on Tuesday announced a strategic cooperation agreement with the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation a»»»

In an era of rising cyber threats, Ras Al Khaimah Police have issued a reminder to residents that a strong password remains the first line of defence against digital crime. In a public awareness advisory, police outlined practical steps to help users protect their online accounts and reduce the ris»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Tuesday that he is working with all concerned parties to avoid dragging Lebanon into a new war. "Regaining the trust and support of foreign countries will be a natural result of rebuilding the state on firm foundations, specifically the (state's) monopoly on arms," Aoun s»»»