Gulf News 12m

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 »»»

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BBC 27m

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»»»

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Gulf News 60m

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»»»

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Gulf News 60m

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»»»

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Gulf News 1h

How Dubai delivery riders stay safe while your food arrives on time

Dubai: Have you ever wondered how your food arrives on time despite traffic and busy roads? Delivery riders navigate tight schedules and crowded streets, but their safety has become a major concern. In the first weeks of enforcing a new regulation, Dubai Police issued 8,152 fines to riders for usin»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Ukrainian envoy says US raised concerns about strikes aimed at Russia that impacted US oil interests

WASHINGTON: The US State Department has expressed its displeasure about Ukraine’s recent attacks on the ⁠ Russian port of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea that have impacted US oil interests in ⁠Kazakhstan, Kyiv's chief envoy to Washington said on Tuesday. Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna noted the US con»»»

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Gulf News 1h

What to know about US President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address

US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) (6am Wednesday, February 26 in the UAE) is likely to be a familiar exercise: highlighting their achievements and berating political foes. That’s true of most presidents, but especially so now, as Trump faces mount»»»

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Gulf News 1h

FACT FOCUS: A look at Trump's false and misleading claims ahead of the State of the Union

President Donald Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term at 9PM PST Tuesday (6AM UAE Time, on Wednesday). Priorities for the Republican's administration have centred largely on the economy, immigration, crime, energy and national security. Trump has spent the last»»»

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BBC 1h

Discord delays age verification plans after user outcry

Discord is pushing back plans to start verifying the age of all users in March after weeks of user ire. Stanislav Vishnevskiy, Discord's co-founder and chief technology officer, said a planned global rollout of a verification process to determine users under the age of 16 would be delayed until the»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE fuel prices for March: Why petrol, diesel may rise after February cuts

Dubai: UAE petrol and diesel prices for March will be announced at the end of this month. Fuel became cheaper again in February, but oil prices have jumped in the past week as Iran-US tensions returned to the spotlight. That shift raises the chances of a change at the pump next month. Sign up for o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Inside e& CEO Hatem Dowidar's transition after record-breaking year for tech-telco giant

Dubai: Hatem Dowidar will leave his role as Group Chief Executive Officer of e& at the end of March 2026, following what he described as a milestone year for the group. The decision comes after more than a decade with the company, including six years at its helm. Sign up for our daily business news»»»

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France24 2h

From prison to Paris: Ambassador Charles Kushner at the centre of a Franco-American rift

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner – a former felon and real-estate magnate aligned with US President Donald Trump – is at the centre of a diplomatic spat after failing to obey a foreign ministry summons, prompting France to restrict his access to government officials. Pardoned by Donald Trump»»»

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Warsaw Business Journal 3h

Dispute over hotel in Kazimierz escalates

A dispute over historic tenements at Józefa 9 and 11 and Bożego Ciała 24 in Kraków’s Kazimierz district has divided residents and investors. The buildings, currently home to tenants and local businesses including the iconic Eszeweria café, are set to be converted into a five star hotel with confere»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Al Misnad calls for full adherence to ceasefire agreement provisions

Al Misnad called for full adherence to the ceasefire agreement and the implementation of all its provisions, including ensuring the unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid and the sustainable opening of all crossings. Al Misnad reiterated Qatar’s welcome of the ceasefire agreement and the full integrati»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Ministry of Sports and Youth closes entries for‘Youth Creativity in the World of Data’ award

QNA Doha Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth has announced the closure of registration for the ‘Youth Creativity in the World of Data’ award, an initiative aimed at strengthening data and artificial intelligence skills among young people across the Gulf. The award is organised by the Ministry of S»»»

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France24 3h

Louvre director resigns after a series of high-profile setbacks for the museum

Louvre museum director Laurence des Cars resigned on Tuesday after a series of setbacks for the world-renowned museum. A high-profile jewel heist in October raised questions about security lapses while labour strikes and reports that the building is falling into disrepair have led to calls for an o»»»

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RT 3h

EU’s Kallas returns to idea of stealing Russian assets

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has suggested resurrecting the previously rejected plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, after Hungary vetoed a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan for Kiev on Monday. Kiev’s Western backers froze $300 billion in Russian central bank assets after the escalat»»»

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TAP 4h

Energy transition, concessions system and 2026–2030 Development Plan reviewed by council committee

Bardo, February 24, 2026 (TAP) – The Committee on Development Plans and Major Projects of the National Council of Regions and Districts held a working session, on Tuesday, to discuss “energy transition and concessions system, and the 2026–2030...»»»

The Peninsula 5h

Amir receives Prime Minister of Pakistan

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, received on Tuesday at his office at Lusail Palace Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan HE Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently visiting the country. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Yusuffali M.A. contributes Dh150 million to the 'Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans' Initiative

Yusuffali M.A., Chairman of Lulu Group International, has contributed Dh150 million in support of the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nah»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Sheikh Hamdan forms ‘Supervisory Committee of Rashid Villages’

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, issued Decision No. (1) of 2026 forming the Supervisory Committee of Rashid Villages, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Membe»»»

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Gulf News 6h

WhatsApp tests scheduled messaging feature for iOS users

WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow iOS users to schedule messages directly within chats, as the messaging platform expands tools designed to improve communication management. The feature will enable users to compose a message and set a specific date and time for it to be sent auto»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Saudi Arabia bans poultry and egg imports from 40 countries

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Food and Drug Authority has imposed a ban on the import of poultry and table eggs from 40 countries, alongside partial restrictions on specific regions in 16 other countries, as part of precautionary measures aimed at protecting public health and ensuring food safety in the do»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

Tribute Event Honouring Heroism of Ukrainian People Held in Sofia

A tribute event honouring the heroism of the Ukrainian people was held at St Alexander Nevsky Square in Sofia on Tuesday to mark four years since the start of the war in Ukraine. Among those attending were caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov, Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev and Ukraine’s Ambassador to»»»

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The Peninsula 6h

G7 leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine in its war with Russia

Paris: Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) reaffirmed Tuesday their enduring support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Their move marks the fourth anniversary of the military operation Moscow launched in the territory of its neighbor. In a statement, the leaders expressed their unwavering support »»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE schools issue fog safety guidance

School administrations in the UAE have issued safety advisories to parents regarding school transport operations during periods of dense fog, following weather forecasts by the National Centre of Meteorology warning of reduced visibility across parts of the country. According to Emarat Al Youm, sch»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 6h

National Assembly Chair Nazaryan: Bulgaria Stands with Ukraine on War Anniversary

On the fourth anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, National Assembly Chair Raya Nazaryan said Bulgaria stands in solidarity with Ukraine and its people and supports their efforts to uphold the country’s independence and sovereignty. Nazaryan, quoted by the National Assembly’s press servi»»»

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BBC 6h

Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year

Events have been held in Ukraine to remember those killed in the four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. As the conflict enters a fifth year, the Ukrainian military continues to resist being overrun by Russian forces, but military losses are mounting on both sides»»»

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EU Observer 6h

EU pledges Kyiv aid despite Orbán threats on war anniversary

Hungary’s pro-Russian veto is being seen by diplomats as a temporary glitch, while other states passed a law anyway to loan money to Ukraine. Ukraine would get a €90bn EU loan and Russia would face more sanctions despite Hungary’s opposition, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pledged in »»»

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UPI 6h

State of the Union: Men's hockey team, Epstein survivors to attend - UPI.com

1 of 4 | Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson applaud as President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., on March 4. Trump is expected to give his first official State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday. File Photo »»»

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Gulf News 6h

UAE denounces violence in Nigeria

The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in dozens of deaths and the abduction of a number of women and children. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that the UAE expresses its str»»»

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Gulf News 7h

UAE and Brazil Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation and strategic partnership

Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, to explore ways to strengthen cooperation across a range of areas within the framework of the two countries’ strategic partnershi»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Israeli Foreign Minister Saar Speaks With Caretaker Foreign Minister Neynsky on High-Tech Links, Gaza Plan

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar initiated a phone call with caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs press service said here Tuesday. They discussed expanding cooperation in the economy and high technology and reviewed security issues in the Middle East. Saa»»»

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Gulf News 7h

Sharjah Municipality announces temporary park closure

Sharjah Municipality has announced the temporary closure of Muwaileh Commercial Park from February 24 to March 3, 2026, to carry out maintenance works on green areas. In a notice shared on its official social media platforms, the municipality said the park would remain closed during this period to »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 7h

Chief of Defence Presents Analysis of Armed Forces' State and Preparedness in 2025 on Day One of Annual Conference

The two-day Annual Conference of the Chief of Defence opened in Sofia on Tuesday. The Chief of Defence, Admiral Emil Eftimov, presented an Analysis of the State and Preparedness of the Bulgarian Armed Forces in 2025. This year's conference is devoted to the development of the Armed Forces through t»»»

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BBC 7h

Canada summons OpenAI senior staff over Tumbler Ridge shooting

Canada's minister for artificial intelligence has summoned senior staff from OpenAI on Tuesday over the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, in which eight people were killed including six young children. The company said last week it banned a ChatGPT account owned by the shooting susp»»»

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BNE 7h

KYIV BLOG: Ukraine, too little, too late

Today we go into the fifth year of the Ukraine war which has now been going on longer than the Second World War ( 3 years and 11 months). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy just gave an address to the European Parliam»»»

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Gulf News 8h

Using jogging tracks? Dubai Police say e-scooters don’t belong there

Dubai Police warn e-scooter riders against using jogging and sports tracks Using sports tracks? Dubai police say e-scooters don’t belong there Dubai Police have issued a fresh safety advisory urging electric scooter riders to use only designated lanes and avoid tracks reserved for jogging and sport»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Bulgarian Municipalities Focus on Unity, Investment, Waste Reform, Digital Transformation at Association's General Assembly

Mayors and municipal officials from across Bulgaria gathered in Sofia on Tuesday for the 39th General Assembly of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NAMRB), discussing the key priorities for local government, including financial stability, accelerated European i»»»

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Sputnik 8h

What’s Behind France and UK’s Plot to Provide Ukraine With Nuclear Weapon?

The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service said in a statement on Tuesday that "London and Paris are preparing to arm Kiev with a nuclear bomb.” It is nothing but “an attempt to exert pressure on the upcoming Russia–Ukraine–US peace talks,” Russian political analyst Yulia Semke told Sputnik.The UK an»»»

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Ya Libnan 8h

Israel could bomb Lebanon’s infrastructure if tensions between Iran and the US escalate, FM warns – Ya Libnan

Share: File- Lebanon’s FM Youssef Raji Lebanese foreign minister said Tuesday his country feared its infrastructure could be hit by Israeli strikes if the situation with Iran escalates. The comments from Youssef Raggi came amid a massive US military buildup in the Middle East that suggested Washing»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 8h

Caretaker PM Gurov Reaffirms Bulgaria's Strong Support for Ukraine

Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov reaffirmed the Bulgarian government's clear and consistent position of strong support for Ukraine. He took part in a videoconference meeting of leaders from the so-called "Coalition of the Willing", the government information service said on Tuesday. This was G»»»

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Gulf News 8h

UAE field hospital in Gaza receives WHO delegation

Gaza: The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip received a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to review the medical services provided to Palestinian patients and the UAE’s medical support for the health sector and hospitals amid the dire conditions facing Gaza’s healthcare system. D»»»

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UPI 8h

Australia anti-Semitism inquiry begins in wake of Bondi Beach attack - UPI.com

A Hanukkah menorah drawing pays tribute to the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach attack in December. The Australian government began its inquiry into events leading up to the attack and the issue of anti-Semitism in the country. File Photo by Dean Lewins/EPA Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Australia's Royal Com»»»

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Gulf News 9h

Sharjah rolls out door-to-door car inspection service via Rafid

Sharjah: Rafid Automotive Solutions has introduced a new “Door-to-Door Inspection Service” during Ramadan 2026, allowing motorists in Sharjah to complete vehicle renewal inspections without visiting testing centres. The initiative aims to enhance customer convenience and simplify the inspection pro»»»

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Gulf News 9h

e& posts record 2025 profit on higher subscribers, hikes 2026 dividend

Dubai: e& reported double-digit growth in 2025 revenue, profit and subscribers as international operations and new digital businesses scaled up. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Consolidated revenue rose 23.1% year on year to Dh72.9 billion, compared with Dh59.2 billion»»»

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Gulf News 9h

e& CEO Hatem Dowidar to step down by end of March 2026

Dubai: e& said on Monday that Group Chief Executive Officer Hatem Dowidar will step down at the end of March, concluding a six-year tenure during which the company expanded beyond its core telecommunications business. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The board has appoi»»»

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Gulf News 9h

UAE launches ‘One Million Volunteer Hours’ initiative

The UAE’s Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at mobilising students and parents to contribute one million volunteer hours in schools and communities, as part of efforts to strengthen social responsibility and civic engagement. The programme, titled “One Million Volunte»»»

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Al Awsat 9h

Egypt Urges Int’l Support for Lebanese Army to Ensure State Exclusivity over Arms

Egypt on Tuesday urged the international community to better support Lebanon's armed forces to ensure that all weapons in the country come under the exclusive authority of the state. Speaking at a preparatory meeting in Cairo ahead of next month's Paris conference in support of the Lebanese army, E»»»

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The Peninsula 9h

Qatar participates in high-level segment of 61st session of UN's HRC in Geneva

Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the high-level segment of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), currently convening in Geneva. The State of Qatar was represented at the event by the Minister of State for International Cooperation, HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasse»»»

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