Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education organised an extensive introductory session on the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language, attended by Maha Zayed Al-Qaqqa Al-Ruwaili, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs. The session aimed to explore ways to invest»»»

Rice remains a staple in most UAE homes, making a dependable rice cooker an everyday necessity. Rice is also a popular part of iftar and suhoor meals. Whether you live alone or you're part of a large family household, modern rice cookers are designed to deliver consistent results with minimal effor»»»

Dubai: European regulators have approved a stronger maintenance dose of the weight-loss drug Wegovy, giving doctors across the European Union a new option to support patients struggling to achieve sufficient results on existing treatment levels. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & »»»

MRF - New Beginning Floor Leader Delyan Peevski Thursday congratulated Muslims on the start of Ramadan. "May the holy month of Ramadan inspire everyone to do good deeds," he said, as quoted by the party's press centre. In his greeting to Muslims, Peevski wished health, peace, and spiritual strength»»»

Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani participated yesterday in a meeting held between Commander of the Lebanese Army General Rodolphe Haykal and Their Excellencies the Ambassadors of the Quintet Committee. Discussions during the meeting focused on arr»»»

Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Subaie, chaired an expanded meeting with the ministry’s leadership, during which the level of progress in implementing the strategic projects for 2025 was reviewed, along with the achievement rates attained compa»»»

The UN’s top envoy for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, has informed the Security Council that despite active United Nations engagement, the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State have failed to make progress on the first steps of the agreed political roadmap, including establishing a me»»»

The President of the Kyrgyz Republic signed a decree appointing Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS). The document entered into force upon signing. The new head of the security services will oversee national security, countering terrorism and extremis»»»

Taxi drivers all over Greece are on strike again Thursday, in the latest of a string of protests over timelines for their obligatory transition to using electric vehicles. Cabbies are also angry at draft legislation that they say would increase unfair competition from other chauffeuring services, a»»»

President Iliana Iotova has signed decrees appointing a caretaker government headed by Andrey Gurov and scheduling parliamentary elections for April 19, the head of State's press secretariat reported on Thursday morning. In a third decree, Iotova determined the numbering, names, and boundaries of t»»»

In a statement (published last Tuesday 17 February) commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of the 17 February Revolution, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, Major General Abdel Salam Zoubi, affirmed that Libyans, in a historic moment, chose dignity and overthrew a regime, recalling the sac»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has issued a new circular outlining procedures for student registration and transfers in government schools for the 2026–2027 academic year, aiming to streamline processes for parents and ensure schools are fully prepared to receive studen»»»

Top national security officials have told President Trump the military is ready for potential strikes on Iran as soon as Saturday, but the timeline for any action is likely to extend beyond this weekend, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News. Trump has not yet made a final decision ab»»»

Minister of Education of Kyrgyzstan Dogdurkul Kendirbaeva, together with First Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation Gulnur Mamyrova, held a meeting with members of the European Parliament, led by Giuseppina Princi, Chair of the Delegation for Relations with Central Asian Cou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Civil Aviation Authority of Qatar (CAAQ) released preliminary air transport statistics for January 2026, revealing a robust start to the year. The data shows significant year-on-year growth in aircraft movements, passenger traffic, and cargo handling, signaling a continued upward t»»»

Doha, Qatar: TotalEnergies is pleased to announce the appointment of Antoine Delafargue (pictured) as Managing Director of TotalEnergies EP Qatar and Country Chair, effective January 2026. In this role, Antoine will lead the affiliate’s Exploration and Production activities in Qatar and contribute »»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved back above the Dh600 mark on Thursday morning, keeping the local market on edge after weeks of sharp swings that have tested buyer sentiment across jewellery stores. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, an»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2026 returns to Doha for its second year as an ATP500 event, following its debut season’s recognition as the ATP 500 ‘Tournament of the Year.’ This success reflects the strong partnership between ExxonMobil Qatar and the Qatar Tennis Federation (QTF), a relati»»»

Doha: The Ministry of Culture is organising this year’s ‘Al Razji’ at the Darb Al Saai from February 25 to March 3. The initiative, organised during Ramadan, is aimed at reviving Qatar’s cultural heritage and celebrating its traditions through an impactful experience in a unique Ramadan atmosphere.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The banking sector loans expanded by 6.6 percent in December last year versus financial year 2024, compared to a growth of 4.6 percent in the same period. The loans grew by an average of 4.9 percent over the past five years (2020-2025). The loans remained flat month on month (MoM) in D»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the State of Qatar recorded 109.90 points in January 2026, marking a decrease of 2.22 percent compared with December 2025, whereas it marked a year-on-year rise of 2.28 percent compared with the same month in 2025. The index, which measures inflation, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Al Thumama Ramadan Tournament kicks off tomorrow evening at Al Furjan Stadium, continuing a community football tradition that has gained momentum over the past two years. Organised in cooperation with the Qatar Sports for All Federation, the tournament targets »»»

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press conference on February 18 in which she indicated that a US strike on Iran is an increasing possibility.  With the Iranians threatening to put a chokehold on cr»»»

India’s healthcare sector is drawing increasing investor attention as rising incomes, urbanisation and expanding insurance coverage fuel demand for hospital services, diagnostics and specialised treatment. Private capital »»»

India’s healthcare sector is drawing increasing investor attention as rising incomes, urbanisation and expanding insurance coverage fuel demand for hospital services, diagnostics and specialised treatment. Private capital »»»

India’s healthcare sector is drawing increasing investor attention as rising incomes, urbanisation and expanding insurance coverage fuel demand for hospital services, diagnostics and specialised treatment. Private capital »»»

Syrian authorities said they have thwarted an attempt to smuggle a large shipment of drugs out of the country. The Syrian Narcotics Directorate said on Wednesday it seized approximately 400,000 captagon pills, weighing about 65 kilograms, during an operation in Homs province in central Syria. The d»»»

In recent months, cases of teenagers being drawn into extremist and terrorist ideas through social media and messaging apps have been identified in Kyrgyzstan. The press center of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported. According to the SCNS, remote radicalization i»»»

Doha, Qatar: Sekou Yansane’s extra-time strike sent Qatar’s Al Ahli into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League (ACL) Two as they edged Sepahan 1-0 in the second leg for a 3-2 aggregate victory at Al Thumama Stadium yesterday. Yansane’s decisive goal came in the 91st minute, giving coach Yo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner powered into the Qatar ExxonMobil Open quarter-finals while World No.33 Stefanos Tsitsipas knocked out former champion Daniil Medvedev in an action-packed Round of 16 in Doha yesterday. Playing in the late-night clash against Frenchman Valentin Royer at»»»

Ramadan remains one of the most significant periods for family gatherings and social connection across the UAE. As residents prepare for iftar invitations and home visits, floral gifting has become an increasingly visible part of the season’s traditions. Retailers report a steady rise in demand for»»»

Dubai: Pakistan has again extended its airspace closure for Indian-registered aircraft by another month, keeping restrictions in force until March 23 as bilateral tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours persist. According to a fresh Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports»»»

British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been sentenced in Iran to 10 years in prison for espionage, their family have said. The couple were arrested while on a motorcycle trip on 3 January 2025 and later charged with espionage, which the couple denies. The Foremans previously appeared in a th»»»

A new building for school No. 8 named after D. Moldogaziev has been opened in the village of Shaty in Tyup district of Issyk-Kul region. Designed for 225 students, it replaces a building built in 1965. The new school consolidates the educational process under one roof: previously, children studied »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Foundation’s Ability Friendly Program (AP) has evolved significantly since its launch, witnessing steady growth in participation and broadening its range of sports, and building a strong cohort of highly trained coaches committed to inclusive practice. What began in 2018 with»»»

Philippine Vice President and freshly declared presidential candidate Sara Duterte is facing a fourth impeachment case against her, documents seen by AFP on Thursday show. Also Read: Impeachment showdown: One-complaint-one-year rule explained, how removing top officials really works in the Philippi»»»

Dubai: From watching school productions at Dubai’s now-closed DUCTAC theatre in Mall of the Emirates to performing on one of New York’s most politically charged Off-Broadway stages, UAE kid Anuka Sethi has travelled a long, quietly radical road. “I was a very shy kid who used to watch the plays tha»»»

Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of the “GDRFA Dubai Nudgeathon”, an innovative programme focused on applying behavioural i»»»

The Ministry of Finance has canceled plans to lease sections of two iconic Koufonisi beaches, Italida and Pori, for umbrellas and sunbeds following local outcry. The decision, signed by general-secretary Antigoni Giannakaki, honors a request from the Naxos municipality to protect the island’s chara»»»

During his pre-recorded video speech aired last night to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 17th of February Revolution, that ended the 42-year Qaddafi regime, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, stated: The country enters the month of Ramadan amidst an economic crisis,»»»

Members of Parliament of Kyrgyzstan approved the implementation of the project «On the ratification of the Financing Agreement and Grant Agreement for the Phase 1 Project for the Kyrgyz Republic under the One Health Program to Prevent Pandemics, Ensure Resilience of Food Systems, and Healthy Ecosys»»»

The caretaker government led by Andrey Gurov is expected to be sworn in before the National Assembly on Thursday. Afterwards, a ceremony for the transfer and acceptance of power will be held at the Council of Ministers, the Government Information Service said. On Wednesday, caretaker prime minister»»»

Members of the Zhogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan approved the draft law «On Ratification of the Extradition Treaty between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia,» which was signed on July 21, 2025 in Bishkek, in its third reading. The document provides legal mechanisms for the extradition of individuals»»»

Registration for the Nationwide Testing has begun in Kyrgyzstan. Durus Kozuev, Deputy Minister of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation, announced at a press conference. According to him, registration will continue until April 2. The following individuals are eligible to participate in the Nati»»»

Beijing: Five children were among the 12 people killed in an explosion at a general store selling fireworks in China during the Lunar New Year holiday, state media said Thursday. Setting off fireworks and crackers is common during holiday celebrations in China, especially around Lunar New Year. The»»»

Sharjah: The Sharjah Police General Headquarters has won three awards at the seventh edition of the Minister of Interior Excellence Award 2026, held at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi in the presence of Lt. Gen. Shaikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Sharjah P»»»

Small-scale protests broke out across Serbia on February 18, as students and farmers demonstrated over political and economic grievances. The demonstrations followed two nights of clashes with police in Belgrade and Novi S»»»

As part of the Ministry of Energy’s reform and digitalization of the electricity supply system, the National Electric Network of Kyrgyzstan will install 390,000 smart meters across the country in 2026. This project is being implemented with the support of the World Bank and aims to modernize the na»»»

North Korea’s Namyang in Onsong County, North Hamgyong Province, is seen across the Tumen River from Tumen in China’s Jilin province. Photo by Asia Today Feb. 18 (Asia Today) -- Residents along the China-North Korea border in Tumen say talk is spreading that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could vi»»»

When authorities in Truckee, California, learned of a large avalanche that hit a group of backcountry skiers, they rushed into action. Emergency messages came on Tuesday at 11:30 PT from a group guide's iPhone, using satellite-texting capabilities, as well as from another skier's emergency distress»»»