Tunis, Feb. 16, 2026 (TAP) – The Press Council in partnership with the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT), presented, on Monday, the draft National Charter on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism in Tunisia. This pioneering...»»»

MAKKAH AL MUKARRMAH: Qatar Chamber and the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD) signed an agreement to establish a digital platform for halal products. This came during the sidelines of the 41st Meeting of the General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development and the»»»

Dubai: A 2,600-year-old wooden Egyptian cat statue was stolen from a museum in Australia before being recovered by police, who have charged a 52-year-old man over the alleged break-in. Authorities said the suspect smashed a window at the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Queensland on Friday a»»»

The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) announced the official launch of the revamped version of the “Egypt Innovate” platform, the first fully integrated national platform for innovation and entrepreneurship. The platform is developed and operated through a consortium led by»»»

Amman, Feb. 16 (SANA) The head of Syria’s Investment Authority, Talal al-Hilali, held a series of meetings in Jordan aimed at promoting investment opportunities in Syria and strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries. Al-Hilali met with Syrian and Jordanian investors in Amman to o»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) and Qatar Charity, this week celebrated the official opening of the Fourth Assalam School, marking another milestone under the ‘Together’ Project. The Fourth Assalam Schoo»»»

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»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Woks Authority, Ashghal, announced partial road closure on Mesaieed Road at Umm Al Houl Interchange. The closure will affect the third and fourth lanes on the left towards Al Wakrah, while the first and second lanes from the right will remain open to traffic. The closure is »»»

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»»»

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»»»

First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic, Daniyar Amangeldiev, took part in the 62nd Munich Security Conference during a working visit to Germany. As part of the event, Daniyar Amangeldiev held a series of bilateral meetings and negotiations with: — Antonio Tajani, D»»»

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»»»

Doha: Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) forecasts an increase in relative humidity from tomorrow, February 17, until Friday, February 20, 2026. This is according to a recent weather update issued on Monday. The Department further stated that chances of mist to fog formation is also expected in som»»»

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 »»»