Ramadan in UAE: Can fasting without phones boost focus? – ‘scrolling isn’t restful’
Late-night prayers, suhoor alarms and shifting sleep routines are already testing residents’ energy levels this Ramadan. Now, doctors told Gulf News that excessive smartphone use after iftar may be quietly worsening fatigue, irritability and poor concentration during fasting hours. Blue light disru»»»
Interim PM Reaffirms Bulgaria’s Backing for Ukraine at “Coalition of the Willing” Talks
Bulgarian Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov joined a videoconference of leaders from the so-called “Coalition of the Willing,” marking his first appearance in this format since taking office. The meeting was co-hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. During the tal»»»
Ellington Properties contributes Dh5m in support of Edge of Life campaign
Ellington Properties announced a contribution of Dh5 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger, launched in Ramadan by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, with the aim »»»
Etihad Rail reveals new UAE passenger train experience
Dubai: Etihad Rail has revealed new details on what passengers can expect when services start operating later this year. The passenger experience has been shaped around how people actually live, work and travel across the UAE today, offering a modern, comfortable and reliable alternative to interci»»»
Trump’s State of the Union: Key highlights
US President Donald Trump has delivered his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, using the primetime speech to defend his administration’s record and outline political and economic priorities ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The address on Tuesday, the first State of the U»»»
ForMin Toiu: Romania chose right side of history and will continue
Foreign Affairs Minister Oana Toiu said Romania chose in 2022 to stand on the right side of history by supporting Ukraine and will continue along that path.'A peace imposed by force is not peace,' she wrote on Facebook on Tuesday, describing it instead as merely a pause in the face of aggression th»»»
PM Bolojan: Ukraine's resistance is essential for the security of the entire Europe
Romania's Government expresses its support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom, sovereignty and peace, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan conveyed on Tuesday."Today, four years have passed since Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked war and large-scale invasion of Ukrai»»»
Bulgaria Reaffirms Support for Ukraine at Commemorative Gathering in Sofia
A commemorative gathering was held in central Sofia to honor the resilience of the Ukrainian people four years after the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The event took place near the Church of St. Sophia and the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, drawing dozens of Bulgarian and Ukrainian citi»»»
Four Years On: How Bulgaria Has Backed Ukraine Since the Start of the War
February 24 marked four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, triggering the most severe and destructive armed conflict in Europe since the Second World War. The attack in 2022 sent shockwaves globally and set off a prolonged war that continues to reshape the continent’s s»»»
UN Secretary-General appoints new personal envoy for Sudan
New York: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced the appointment of Pekka Haavisto of Finland as his new Personal Envoy for Sudan. Haavisto brings over forty years of experience in politics and international affairs, having held several ministerial positions in the Government o»»»
‘Qatar a neutral and trusted mediator in regional, global conflicts’
Geneva: Qatar participated in the high-level segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), currently convening in Geneva. Qatar was represented at the event by Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. In her address, t»»»
OFWs advised to stay alert against rogue shipping firms
Dubai: Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have been alerted anew against dealing with unscrupulous cargo forwarders after reports of mishandled and abandoned balikbayan boxes in the Philippines. The Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has issued the warning in coordination with the Nationa»»»
UK, France Plan to Help Ukraine With Nuclear Arms is Manipulation - MFA
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The plans of London and Paris to help Ukraine with nuclear weapons is a manipulation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "The UK and France are preparing and are already in the process of manipulating, not rhetorically, but practically, the is»»»
Paris Seeks Roadmap for Lebanese Army, Security Forces Needs
Paris is pinning high hopes on a preparatory meeting held in Cairo on Tuesday under Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, seen as a key step toward the conference France will host in Paris on March 5, to rally support for the Lebanese army and the Internal Security Forces. French diplomatic sou»»»
Lebanon Fears Being Dragged to War as US-Iran Tensions Spike
Concern is mounting in Lebanon as tensions between the United States and Iran intensify, stoking fears that any direct military clash could spill onto Lebanese soil. The evacuation of non-essential staff from the US embassy in Beirut has deepened unease, especially as it coincided with official Leb»»»
Coach Lopetegui eyes redemption with Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Despite his extensive experience in international football with Spain, Julen Lopetegui (pictured) has never coached at a FIFA World Cup. He came close to leading La Roja in Russia in 2018, only for fate to deny him that moment at the final hurdle. Now, the opportunity returns – this ti»»»
Aspetar’s ‘Healthy Ramadan’ campaign begins
Doha, Qatar: Aspetar has launched a series of initiatives under the 16th edition of its annual Ramadan campaign, “Healthy Ramadan”, as part of the hospital’s ongoing efforts to enhance health and fitness awareness throughout the holy month. The yearly campaign aims to provide the community with rel»»»
Homes r Us launches Ramadan Collection designed for apartment and townhouse living
Homes r Us has launched its Ramadan Collection, introducing a curated range of furniture and decor designed to meet the changing needs of homes across the UAE during the holy month. With Ramadan traditionally centred around gathering, reflection and hospitality, the new collection responds to how p»»»
Dubai court orders medical centre to refund Dh159,000 after failed surgery agreement
Dubai: The Dubai Civil Court has ordered a medical centre to refund Dh159,000 to a patient after ruling that the facility failed to carry out an agreed surgical procedure despite receiving full payment. Also Read: Client wins case against immigration consultancy in Dubai courtThe court cancelled th»»»
Chronic pain needs timely care to protect physical and mental health, says expert
Doha, Qatar: Persistent pain is often dismissed as something to “push through,” but specialists warn that waiting too long can allow a manageable condition to become debilitating. According to Attending Physician at the Adult Pain Clinic at Sidra Medicine, Dr. Mohammed Al-Hejji early intervention p»»»
MoL invites entities, individuals to guidance workshop for Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour (MoL) yesterday invited all entities and individuals wishing to apply for the prestigious Qatar Private Sector Nationalisation Award to attend a dedicated guidance workshop that will offer full clarity on every aspect of the programme. The session, set for Sunday»»»
Astronomers in Oman forecast March 20 as first day of Eid Al Fitr
Dubai: Astronomical calculations in Oman indicate that Friday, March 20, is likely to mark the first day of Eid Al Fitr, subject to the official moon sighting, local media reported. According to estimates, the crescent moon of Shawwal is expected to be born before sunset on Thursday, March 19, maki»»»
16 dead in horrific head-on collision as minibus bursts into flames in Yemen
Dubai: Sixteen people were killed on Tuesday after a heavy truck collided head-on with a passenger minibus on a road linking Al Mahfad district and the Lahmar area, east of Abyan governorate in southern Yemen, local medical reported. Eyewitnesses said the minibus burst into flames moments after the»»»
Pakistan hails Qatar as ‘important stabilising force’
Doha, Qatar: Commending Qatar’s mediation endeavous to end conflicts in the region and beyond, Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting H E Attaullah Tarar has described Qatar as “an important stabilising force” contributing to peace and regional stability. During an official visit to Q»»»
Teenager sentenced to 15 years for killing and dismembering classmate
Dubai: A juvenile court in Egypt’s Ismailia governorate has ordered a 13-year-old boy to be placed in a youth detention facility for 15 years after he was convicted of killing and dismembering a schoolmate in a case that stirred widespread public outrage. According to local media reports. the case,»»»
MoI launches initiative to achieve zero road accidents in future
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior, through the General Directorate of Traffic, has launched a forward-looking initiative aimed at achieving zero road accidents in the future by transforming the behavior of the next generation of road users. The initiative is rooted in a preventive vision that p»»»
Dubai gold rises again as global risks lift safe-haven demand
Dubai: Dubai gold prices edged higher on Wednesday morning, extending a volatile month shaped by global trade tensions, geopolitical risks and shifting expectations around US interest rates, all of which continue to steer investor appetite toward safe-haven assets. (Check latest UAE gold prices her»»»
Trump issues patriotic rallying cry as he faces tough political headwinds
Donald Trump delivered a combative State of the Union address on Tuesday night that trumpeted what he said was an American "turnaround for the ages". At a time when polls suggest many in the US continue to be dissatisfied with the current state of the nation – and with Trump's leadership of it - th»»»
Nepal's leader says post-uprising polls on track
Kathmandu: Nepal's interim government has said preparations are on track for parliamentary elections next week, the first since a deadly 2025 uprising, urging voters to exercise their right "without fear". The Himalayan republic of 30 million people holds elections on March 5, less than six months »»»
Philippines: 18 ex-Marines rock Manila politics with explosive allegations as Marcos Jr, cousin Romualdez tagged in $13.9-billion flood control mega-kickbacks
18 former Marines corroborate cash delivery claims in relation to kickbacks from flood-control projects The former soldiers alleged that they delivered kickbacks from anomalous flood control projects to resigned AKO Bicol Party-list Representative Zaldy Co, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and former »»»
Europe Offers Ukraine Guarantees as Long as It Stays Enemy of Russia — UN Envoy
Europe is ready to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, but only as long as Kiev remains an enemy of Russia, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said. “Europe clearly is willing to provide security assurances to Ukraine only as long as the Kiev regime remain»»»
Dubai traffic update: Al Khail Road traffic incident and Al Ittihad street crashes cause major morning delays
Dubai: Commuters across the Emirates faced a difficult Wednesday morning as a series of traffic incidents and heavy congestion snarled major arterial routes between Dubai and Sharjah. The morning rush hour was punctuated by multiple crashes on Al Ittihad Street near the Al Mamzar area, causing sign»»»
U.N. General Assembly adopts Ukraine cease-fire resolution as U.S. abstains - UPI.com
Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa attends a United Nations Security Council meeting on peace and security marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion in New York, New York, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Photo by Olga Fedorova/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- The United Nations»»»
Kyrgyz Foreign Minister hosts Ramadan dinner for diplomats - | 24.KG
During an official visit to Geneva, Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev hosted a dinner for heads of diplomatic missions of UN member states on the occasion of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, the ministry’s press service reported. Kulubaev briefed the guests on the key prior»»»
What follows the blockbuster blizzard? More winter storms lining up - UPI.com
Winter is not letting up much in the wake of Monday's blockbuster blizzard that buried parts of the coastal Northeast under 3 feet of snow. Two additional storms will spread snow and ice across parts of the Midwest and Northeast before the end of the week, with another potentially impactful system »»»
Temperatures to dip on Thursday before rising again
Dubai: The UAE is set to experience fair to partly cloudy conditions from today through Sunday, with humid nights and a chance of fog or mist in some areas, the national forecaster said. According to its daily bulletin, the National Centre of Metrology says that humidity levels are expected to rise»»»
Trump vows 'turnaround for the ages' in State of the Union
US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in a State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse his dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial midterm elections. Arriving to address a joint session of Congress, Trump was welcomed wit»»»
UAE braces for up to 20 foggy days in March, forecasters warn
Dubai: The UAE could see fog forming on more than 20 days next month, making March the peak period for the weather phenomenon, forecasters said, urging motorists to heed official warnings. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued alerts over the likelihood of fog over the next three days, wa»»»
The Debate - Ukraine allies scramble on anniversary date: Is it Europe's war now?
We think about war and peace like a light switch that's either flicked on or off. But Russia did not suddenly decide to swoop for Kyiv on a February night of 2022. To this day in fact, it still refuses to call it a war, sticking instead to the less definitive 'special military operation'. And yet t»»»
'Ukrainians are getting ready to fight as long as needed', Director of Amnesty Intl Ukraine says
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Veronika Velch, Director of Amnesty International in Ukraine, says that "Ukrainians are getting ready to fight as long as it would be needed", stressing that "Ukrainians really want peace, but there's very little trust in a peace that will come without just»»»
UAE: Nation-building is vision, not experimentation
Many nations have embarked on the journey of state and society building, yet only a few have successfully charted a path forward and articulated the strategic vision necessary to realise the philosophy of development and growth. It is, therefore, unsurprising that scholarly debate on state-building»»»
Meet Masood Sharif Mahmood, the new incoming CEO set to lead e& from April
Dubai: Masood M. Sharif Mahmood is set to take on the role of Group Chief Executive Officer of e&, succeeding Hatem Dowidar following a planned leadership transition. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of e& UAE, the group’s core telecoms business in its home market. Sign up for our dai»»»
New job, UAE residency, first Ramadan: How Expo Osaka changed her life
At the UAE Pavilion during Expo 2025 Osaka, a vibrant group of Youth Ambassadors introduced visitors to Emirati culture. For 27-year-old Akari Okita, one of the Japanese team members, the experience proved life-changing. Months after the Expo, she arrived in the UAE – not as a visitor, but to begin»»»
Cuban fuel crisis: a Russian tanker is on route. Will Trump let it through?
A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»
Cuban fuel crisis: a Russian tanker is on route. Will Trump let it through?
A tanker widely believed to be carrying Russian fuel is heading towards Cuba, potentially setting the stage for a fresh confrontation between Moscow and Washington as the island struggles under a de facto US fuel embargo that has crippled power generation, transport and basic services. »»»
Ras Al Khaimah is betting big on tourism - but new CEO says hype isn't strategy, retaining its soul is
Dubai: You might expect the person steering tourism in Ras Al Khaimah at this pivotal moment to be loud, flashy and relentlessly high-octane. Instead, in walks Phillipa Harrison — warm, composed and quietly formidable. She has the kind of open, unfiltered laugh that makes you lean in — a warmth tha»»»
UAE breaks into the world’s top three places to live in historic first
Dubai: The UAE has moved into the top tier of global residence destinations after posting the strongest climb in the 2026 Global Residence Program Index, published by Henley & Partners. The country rose from fifth place last year to joint second, marking its first appearance in the top three since »»»
Paramount boosts Warner Bros offer to rival Netflix in takeover bid
Paramount Skydance has boosted its proposal to buy Warner Bros Discovery, with an offer that could finally knock rival bidder Netflix out of the game. Warner Bros, which put itself up for sale last year, said Paramount had agreed to increase its purchase offer by $1 per share, creating a bid that i»»»
Why is UAE so foggy this week? Reason behind near-zero visibility and what's coming next
Dubai: If you stepped outside this morning and could barely see the car in front of you, you are not alone. Thick, dense fog has been blanketing much of the UAE, slashing visibility on major roads to just a few metres in some areas. So why is this happening, when will it stop, and does it signal th»»»
Sharjah Police blame lane violations for traffic chaos
Police are sounding the alarm as failure to follow mandatory lanes continues to fuel traffic congestion and road accidents across the emirate. Sharjah Police report that sudden lane changes, particularly at intersections and highway exits, are a leading cause of side-impact collisions. “Ignoring de»»»