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She was told her hair was a problem. She built a business around fixing that

Dubai: When Hanane Bouchouicha-Sykora moved to Dubai in 2021, she did so with a professional background in accounting and financial auditing and no immediate plans to start a consumer brand, though the relocation placed her in daily contact with a problem she had been navigating personally for most»»»

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UPI 9m

Thailand's conservative royalist party wins elections - UPI.com

With Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim by his side, U.S. President Donald Trump oversees the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summi»»»

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Gulf News 10m

Landslide: Torrential rain in Colombia leaves 13 dead

Thirteen people died this week in Colombia in torrential rain that is rare for this time of year, officials said Sunday. A cold front rushing in from the north of the Americas to the Caribbean coast of Colombia increased rainfall last month by 64 percent compared to the historical average, the nati»»»

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9 killed in Tripoli building collapse, rescue operations ongoing

The death toll in a building collapse in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Sunday climbed to nine, a civil defense official said -- the second such incident in weeks. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported "the collapse of an old building" in Tripoli's Bab al-Tabbaneh neighborhood»»»

Ya Libnan 1h

Any possible agreement with Iran is worthless, says Israeli minister, calls for regime change – Ya Libnan

Share: Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen considers a possible agreement that could be reached between Washington and Tehran to be worthless – and a military confrontation with Iran may be possible even then. “An agreement with the current regime has no value – only a regime change in Iran,” said C»»»

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Democrat Chasity Verret Martinez wins Louisiana House District 60 - UPI.com

Chasity Martinez, left, pictured with Glenn Ledet, secretary of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development in December, won a special election to the state's legislature as a Democrat in a district that President Donald Trump won handily in 2024. Photo courtesy of Chasity Martinez/Ins»»»

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BBC 1h

Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country

For Mojdeh and her husband, the question of US intervention in Iran is personal. In early January, they travelled from their home in Washington, DC to Tehran to visit family - expecting a short, routine trip. Instead, protests spread, flights were cancelled and they found themselves stranded in a c»»»

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BBC 1h

Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order, issued on Friday, does not specify the rate that could be imposed, but uses 25% as an example. It says the tariff could apply to goods imported »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Sheikh Joaan attends competitions of Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games

H.E. Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, attended part of the competitions of the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, hosted by Italy from 6 to 22 February, with the participation of elite athletes from around »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

KUWAITI CROWN PRINCE MEETS PM

Crown Prince of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al Hamad Al Sabah met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and develop them, i»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Art Basel Qatar winds up inaugural edition to exceptional local, regional and int’l response

Tribune News Network Doha Art Basel concluded the first edition of Art Basel Qatar, successfully establishing a new long-term platform for artistic exchange, institutional engagement, and market development in the MENASA region. Presented in partnership with Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) and QC+, »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

PM, Kuwaiti counterpart discuss bilateral relations

Prime Minister of the sisterly State of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday. Discussions during the meeting focused on advancing bilateral cooperation between the two »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Qatar, Kuwait hold 7th joint cooperation committee session

QNA Kuwait City Qatar and Kuwait held the seventh session of their Joint Higher Committee for Cooperation on Sunday, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding collaboration across a range of sectors. The Qatari side was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE She»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QCB reports 2.63% rise in foreign reserves in January

QNA Doha International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) rose by 2.63% year-on-year in January, reaching QR261.890 billion, compared with the same period in 2025, when they stood at QR255.164 billion. Data issued by QCB showed that its official international reserv»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Al Khulaifi, Panama FM discuss RELATIONS, regional issues

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama Javier Martinez-Acha in Doha on Sunday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to support and enhance them. They »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar, Kuwait sign slew of deals

QNA Kuwait City Qatar and Kuwait signed several agreements and memoranda of understanding during the seventh session of Joint Higher Committee for Cooperation on Sunday. The Qatari side was chaired by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Vodafone Qatar to mark National Sport Day with AI, 5G-powered sport village

Tribune News Network Doha Vodafone Qatar will mark National Sport Day 2026, with its ‘Vodafone Sport Village’ at Baraha, Msheireb, bringing the community together for a full day of sport, movement, and digital-powered experiences. Designed to encourage people of all ages to stay active, the Vodafon»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QMC showcases advanced broadcasting capabilities to Turkish Presidency delegation

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Media Corporation (QMC), represented by Qatar Television and Q Business Channel, received Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications at the Turkish Presidency, and his accompanying delegation during an official visit aimed at strengthening media cooperation between th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Qatar participates in 5th DCO General Assembly

Tribune News Network Kuwait Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), participated in the Fifth General Assembly of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), held from February 4 to 5 in Kuwait under the theme “Inclusive Prosperity in the Age of AI.” »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

National conference on combating money laundering and terrorist financing to start on Thursday

QNA Doha The national conference on combating money laundering and terrorist financing, organised by the Qatar Association of Certified Public Accountants (QACPA) under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice and the Public Prosecution, will commence on Thursday. The conference will attract experts»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Transport ministry to host 2nd Autonomous e-Mobility Forum in April

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Transport (MoT) will host the 2nd edition of the Autonomous e-Mobility Forum from April 7 to 9 at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). Organised by Just us & Otto Marketing Services, the 2026 Forum will highlight some of the latest trends and innova»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Media Majlis Museum engages int’l audiences at Web Summit Qatar

Tribune News Network Doha The Media Majlis Museum wrapped up its engagement at Web Summit Qatar 2026 as part of Northwestern University in Qatar’s (NU-Q) expanded pavilion programming, engaging international audiences through an interactive exhibition examining the evolving relationship between med»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QU announces its activities for National Sport Day 2026

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar University (QU) has announced the details of its activities for National Sport Day 2026, organised by the Sports Affairs Department in collaboration with various university departments and units, and in partnership with the Qatar Paralympic Committee. The activities »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

CRA issues updated version of QatarNational Frequency Allocation Plan

Tribune News Network Doha The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced the issuance of an updated version of the Qatar National Frequency Allocation Plan (QNFAP), which includes updates that keep pace with the rapid developments in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sect»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QNL lists 8 essential reads from its collection for NSD

Tribune News Network Doha As Qatar prepares to celebrate National Sport Day, QNL has invited readers to explore the world of sports through literature. This annual celebration honours the vital role that physical activity plays in building healthy communities and reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Novo Nordisk hosts first MEA iDOL Summit on digital innovation in weight management

Novo Nordisk successfully concluded the iDOL Summit, titled “Reimagining Weight Management with Digital Opinion Leaders,” held in Dubai from January 27 to 28. The event marked the first initiative of its kind by a pharmaceutical company in the Middle East and Africa, bringing together digital opini»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Voices from Al Jazeera Forum highlight urgency of dialogue, unity, and policy engagement

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Several prominent participants at the 17th Al Jazeera Forum have highlighted the forum’s growing importance as a platform for dialogue at a critical moment for the region and the world. Dr Mustafa Barghouti, general secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI) and a w»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Shell reinforces LNG leadership and industry collaboration at LNG2026

Shell concluded its participation as principal sponsor of LNG2026, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas conference, which convened global energy leaders to examine LNG’s role in providing affordable, reliable and cleaner energy solutions. During the opening plenary session titled “Global LNG D»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QF’s DIFI earns global award for strengthening families in society

Tribune News Network Doha An international award recognising those at the forefront of promoting, protecting and strengthening the role of the family has been presented to Dr Sharifa Noaman Al-Emadi, executive director of Doha International Family Institute, a member of Qatar Foundation. Dr Al-Emad»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Japan-Qatar ties getting strong through tradition, dialogue & strategic partnership: Envoy

Ashraf Siddiqui Doha At a pre-event press conference ahead of this evening’s reception marking His Majesty the Emperor of Japan’s Birthday, Ambassador of Japan to Qatar HE Naoto Hisajima underscored the significance of the occasion and reflected on the steady growth of Japan–Qatar relations, which »»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

QCDC and QFBA tie up to advance career development in Qatar

QNA Doha Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), and Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a three-year strategic collaboration. This collaboration aims to synchronize training and development initiative»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Retailers must adhere to approved prices: MoCI

MoCI confirmed that the discounted goods list has been distributed to major retail outlets nationwide and is also available on the Ministry’s official website and social media platforms. The ministry stressed that retailers must adhere to the approved prices until the end of Ramadan, noting that in»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Qatari Businessmen Association crowns 6 Qatari-French startup companies in the innovation competition

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association, in cooperation with the French employers’ organization MEDEF International, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Doha, and with the support of the French Embassy in Doha, organized a Qatari-French startup competition. Through this co»»»

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BBC 2h

Centre-left candidate poised to comfortably win Portuguese presidency

Centre-left candidate António José Seguro is poised to comfortably beat his far-right rival to the Portuguese presidency after a run-off vote. With 95% of votes counted, Seguro has won 66%, with the leader of the far-right Chega (Enough) party, André Ventura, trailing behind at 34%. The two men wen»»»

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Ya Libnan 2h

Tripoli mayor declares the city a disaster area, offered to quit after a building collapsed killing and wounding several people – Ya Libnan

Share: Six people were killed, seven injured, and several others are missing after a building collapse in Bab al-Tabbaneh, Tripoli , Lebanon The mayor of Tripoli, Abdul Hamid Karima, announced that six people were killed, seven injured, and several others are missing after the building collapse in »»»

France24 2h

Gaza residents reunite with there families after crossing Rafah checkpoint

Tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled Gaza for Egypt since the war. Despite the destruction of the enclave, many are hoping to return home to see their loved ones again. A limited number of people were allowed to pass through the Rafah border crossing this week after it reopened on Monday. Th»»»

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France24 2h

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi set to win parliamentary election

The governing coalition of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is almost certain to win a single-party majority in a key parliamentary election Sunday, NHK public television and other major networks say, citing their exit polls. NHK says Takaichi’s governing coalition led by her Liberal Democrat»»»

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France24 2h

Thailand PM Anutin’s party leads snap election, rejects coalition bid

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party, led by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, was well ahead in Sunday’s snap general election, early results showed, putting it in a strong position to form a coalition after a campaign dominated by nationalist sentiment and a border dispute with Cambodia. Thai Prime Min»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services unveils projects

Doha: Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services H E Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, on behalf of Chairman of the Board H E Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Al Thani, inaugurated the Goodness Giving Ceremony, during which the F»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Man City 'needed' to beat Liverpool to keep title race alive: Silva

Liverpool: Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva said anything other than victory at Liverpool would have meant that the Premier League title race was all but over after Pep Guardiola's men snatched a dramatic 2-1 win at Anfield. The visitors were set to fall nine points behind leaders Arsenal as »»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar participates in AlUla Conference on emerging market economies

AlUla: The State of Qatar participated in the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, which kicked off Sunday in AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and runs for two days. The Minister of Finance, HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari represented the State of Qatar at the conference. This high-level annua»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Qatar participates in World Defense Show 2026

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar is taking part in the third edition of the World Defense Show, being held in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from February 8 to 12. The Qatari delegation is led by Major General Dr. Ali Khajim Al Adhbi, Advisor at the Office of the Assistant Undersecretary of the Mi»»»

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UPI 3h

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins supermajority in election - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends meeting of Party members of the Japan Innovation Party after the Lower House's plenary session at the National Diet in Tokyo on January 23. Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License Photo Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's snap el»»»

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Qatar Tribune 3h

Qatar participates in AlUla Conference on Emerging Market Economies

ALULA:The State of Qatar participated in the AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies, which kicked off on Sunday in AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and runs for two days. Minister of Finance HE Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari represented the State of Qatar at the conference. This high-level annual e»»»

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France24 3h

Suspect in shooting of senior Russian intelligence officer arrested in Dubai

A Ukrainian-born Russian man suspected of shooting and seriously wounding Vladimir Alekseyev, a senior Russian military intelligence officer, has been arrested in Dubai and extradited to Russia, the FSB security service said Sunday. The incident comes amid a series of attacks on high-ranking Russia»»»

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France24 3h

UK PM Starmer’s chief of staff quits over Mandelson links to Epstein

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, resigned on Sunday after admitting he had advised the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, a decision criticised over his past links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Embattled British Prime Mini»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

American Patrick Reed clinches title of 29th Qatar Masters Golf Championship

Doha, Qatar: American golfer Patrick Reed was crowned champion of the 29th edition of the Qatar Masters Golf Championship, which kicked off last Thursday and concluded today at Doha Golf Club, with the participation of 144 world-ranked professional players representing 44 countries. The final day w»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Sharjah–Oman talks pave way for faster goods movement at borders

A delegation from the Sharjah Ports and Border Points Organising Committee visited the Al Rawdah border crossing in Al Buraimi Governorate, Sultanate of Oman, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen coordination and operational integration between the two sides. The delegation was headed by Mohamm»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs meets Panama's Commerce Minister

Doha, Qatar: The Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs, HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Sayed met Sunday with Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Panama, HE Julio Molto, who is visiting the country. The meeting reviewed cooperation ties between the two countries, ways to enhance»»»

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Al Manar 4h

Lebanon’s Public Health Ministry Expresses Surprise at Kuwaiti Statement on Blacklist Hospitals: A Precedent Inconsistent with Fraternal, Diplomatic Approach - Al-Manar TV Lebanon

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