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Prime Minister visits Art Basel Qatar

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani paid a visit to Art Basel Qatar on Tuesday. Held at M7, Qatar's epicentre for innovation & entrepreneurship in design, fashion & tech, the exhibition focuses on design, fashion, a»»»

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From culture to cooperation, Japan and Kuwait celebrate shared journey

By Dhari Almelhem KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- The Embassy of Japan held the national day reception on Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of the Japanese Emperor, Naruhito.The reception welcomed over 300 people at the Regency Hotel, including Ambassador Aziz Al-Dihani, Acting Deputy Minister of Foreign A»»»

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QF and Scale AI launch partnership to accelerate innovation, nurture tech talent

Doha, Qatar: A global leader in Artificial Intelligence, Scale AI, is partnering with Qatar Foundation (QF) to expand Qatar's ability to innovate, lead, and nurture a new generation of talent in this transformative field of technology. As Web Summit Qatar 2026 - the Doha edition of the world's larg»»»

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RT 16m

Germany dumping France for Italy – Telegraph

Germany is moving to deepen ties with Italy as tensions rise with France over EU trade policy, Emmanuel Macron’s looming exit, and relations with US President Donald Trump, The Telegraph reported on Monday, citing diplomats from the bloc. France and Germany have long been the “engine” of EU policym»»»

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The Peninsula 23m

Creative Explained in Doha: Armen Adamjan’s journey from onion hack to 25 million viewers

Doha, Qatar: During Covid, Danish filmmaker Armen Adamjan made a quick 50-second clip on regrowing green onion - scallions - from a to-be-thrown-out piece of root. That single clip garnered 200,000 views, which led to another one on bell pepper and so on. What started out as hacks to grow plants, t»»»

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RT 28m

Gaddafi’s son assassinated – media

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been assassinated, a source close to the family confirmed to RT on Tuesday. DETAILS TO FOLLOW»»»

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TAP 36m

El Menzah Stadium & Ennahli Digital City progress at heart of Major Projects Committee meeting

Tunis, Feb. 3 (TAP) - The Major Projects Committee meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri on Tuesday, was dedicated to reviewing the progress of two projects: the reconstruction of the Olympic Stadium in El Menzah and the Digital...»»»

Sana 37m

Syria, IMF discuss enhancing technical cooperation at World Governments Summit

DUBAI, Feb.3 (SANA) Finance Minister and Central Bank Governor discussed Tuesday with a senior International Monetary Fund official ways of expanding technical cooperation, including capacity building, public finance reforms and financial sector development. The talks, held on the sidelines of the »»»

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UPI 38m

PayPal appoints new CEO and independent board chair - UPI.com

Enrique Lores will be the new chief executive officer of digital payments processor PayPal Holdings Inc., and David Dorman its new board chairman, PayPal announced on Tuesday. File Photo by Andrew Gombert/EPA Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Enrique Lores will be the new chief executive officer of PayPal Holdings I»»»

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UPI 38m

Walmart hits $1 trillion market cap - UPI.com

1 of 5 | The Walmart Marketplace sign shines at the 2023 SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention center in 2023. Walmart just reached the $1 trillion market cap. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Walmart's stock rose by 1% Tuesday to launch the company into the $1 trillion »»»

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The Peninsula 41m

TeKnowledge brings enterprise‑ready Agentic AI to Web Summit Qatar 2026

Doha, Qatar: TeKnowledge, a global expert technology services company specializing in helping organizations become AI First, will join Microsoft at WebSummit Qatar 2026 to demonstrate how enterprises can move from AI experimentation to execution—safely, swiftly, and at scale. The company will showc»»»

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Gulf News 42m

Mohammed bin Rashid visits media centre, operations & cybersecurity centre at World Governments Summit 2026

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, visited the media cent»»»

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The Peninsula 47m

Meteorology Department issues safety advisory for motorists amid foggy conditions

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department (QMD) issued a set of safety guidelines for motorists as foggy conditions continue to affect visibility across several parts of the country. In an advisory shared on its official platforms, the Department urged drivers to exercise extreme caution while »»»

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Sputnik 51m

Witkoff and Kushner Head to Abu Dhabi for Trilateral Ukraine Talks - White House

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, are going to hold trilateral talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday. "That's why Special Envoy »»»

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UPI 1h

Historic tourism slump deepens Cuba’s crisis - UPI.com

Tourists walk in front of classic cars in Havana, Cuba, in March 2024. Tourism has fallen off sharply, putting severe pressure on the country's economy. File Photo by Yander Zamora/EPA Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Cuba's tourism sector has fallen to historic lows at a time when the island most needs foreign cur»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'I wasn't convinced': The Sharjah driver who won a BMW on his third try

Dubai: A Bangladeshi driver who only participated in the Big Ticket draw three times has been named the winner of a luxury BMW X5 on Tuesday. Shahin Miah, a 32-year-old house driver based in Sharjah, secured the vehicle in the latest Dream Car Series draw. The expat, who moved to the UAE in 2008, a»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait FM receives congratulatory call from Mauritania peer

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received a call from his Mauritanian counterpart Mohammad Salem Ould Bechir on Tuesday.During the phone conversation, the Mauritanian minister congratulated Sheikh Jarrah on having been named as Kuwait»»»

Gulf News 1h

US secret 'Compass Call' jets that hack enemy skies – EA-37B's electronic warfare nightmare revealed

As tensions simmer in the Middle East, a brand-new electronic attack aircraft now forms part of the US arsenal could that be called in at a moment's notice, say military experts. Much of the EA-37B power output, waveform details, and full system performance are classified. The EA-37B is a cutting-e»»»

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Kuna 1h

IICO offers Bayan Italian Institute 400,000 euros

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- The International Islamic Charity Organization provided approximately 400,000 duros to support the qualification of students at Bayan Italian Islamic Institute, contributing to the sustainability of the educational process and benefiting around 380 students.This comes on the»»»

BBC 1h

US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier

An Iranian drone was shot down as it "aggressively approached" an American aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, a US military spokesman has said. An F-35C stealth fighter jet which took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln warship shot down the drone "in self-defence" to protect the aircraft»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Iran seeks last-minute changes to US talks, raising doubts over Friday meeting

Dubai: Iran has requested changes to the venue and format of planned negotiations with the United States just days before a high-stakes meeting scheduled for Friday, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter cited by Axios, raising uncertainty over whether the talks will proceed as plan»»»

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Kuna 1h

Kuwait Assistant FM: Ties with China model of mutual trust

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, Ambassador Sameeh Hayat underlined Tuesday the depth and strength of exceptional Kuwaiti-Sino relations, which spans more than five decades, marking a model of mutual trust, respect and stability.The Kuwaiti official made»»»

TAP 1h

BCT adds Omani rial to foreign exchange rate table against Tunisian dinar starting February 1

Tunis, Feb. 3 (TAP) - As of February 1, 2026, The Central Bank of Tunisia has begun including the Omani rial in the table of foreign currency exchange rates against the Tunisian dinar, for spot transactions, banknotes and travellers’ cheques.This...»»»

Daily News Egypt 1h

Erdogan to visit Egypt for talks on bilateral ties, Palestinian issue

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Egypt on Wednesday for talks covering bilateral cooperation and regional developments, including the Palestinian issue, Türkiye’s ambassador to Cairo Salih Mutlu Şen said. Şen said Erdogan will begin the trip with a visit to Saudi Arabia on Tues»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt, Sweden sign health cooperation MoU to enhance medical services

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Tuesday witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Egypt and Sweden aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the health and medical fields. The MoU was signed between Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population and Sweden’s Ministry of H»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Egypt condemns Sudan “atrocities” and rejects unilateral Nile water actions during Cairo talks

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty condemned “horrific atrocities and violations” in Sudan’s El Fasher and Kordofan on Tuesday, while calling for an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire and the establishment of unhindered humanitarian access. During a meeting in Cairo with Sudanese Minister of F»»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Octane launches O-Tolls, Egypt’s first digital toll, truck-weighing payment solution

Octane, a digital payments platform focused on streamlining vehicle-related expenses in Egypt, has launched O-Tolls in collaboration with the National Company for Roads Building and Development, the company said. With the new service, Octane becomes the first company in Egypt to digitise toll gate »»»

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Daily News Egypt 1h

Siemens Healthineers discusses new oncology centres, radiotherapy expansion in Upper Egypt

Egypt’s Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met executives from Siemens Healthineers Egypt on Tuesday to discuss proposals to establish specialised oncology and radiotherapy centres and expand cooperation on upgrading diagnostic and treatment services, the health ministry said. Abdel Ghaffar em»»»

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BBC 1h

Jill Biden's ex-husband charged with murdering his wife

Former US First Lady Jill Biden's ex-husband William Stevenson has been charged with murdering his current wife, Linda Stevenson, officials said. William Stevenson, 77, faces first-degree murder charges over the death of his wife Linda, 64, following a weeks-long investigation, New Castle County Po»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Partner of murdered businessman describes abduction to police

The partner of the 27-year-old businessman found murdered over the weekend in a stream in Nea Peramos, west of Athens, has provided investigators with details about his abduction. According to state broadcaster ERT, the woman witnessed the abduction from the video doorbell at their home. The woman »»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Parliamentary probe into subsidy scandal to wind up on February 27

The parliamentary committee investigating a European Union agricultural subsidy scandal will extend its sessions for another few days, lawmakers decided Tuesday. As a result, the final findings will be tabled to Parliament Speaker Nikitas Kaklamanis on February 27, twelve days later than initially »»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Saudi Arabia Plans Global Village at Expo Site After 2030

Saudi Arabia plans to transform the site of Expo 2030 Riyadh into a permanent, sustainable global village once the six-month world fair ends, officials said on Tuesday, as countries begin locking in their presence at the flagship event, with eight nations, including the US, already securing pavilio»»»

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TAP 1h

Cloudy weather with possible scattered rainfall Tuesday night

Tunis, Feb. 3 (TAP) - Cloudy skies are expected on Tuesday evening, with the possibility of scattered rainfall in the north and locally in central regions. The precipitation may be temporarily thundery in the extreme north-west, according to a...»»»

BBC 1h

France teacher fighting for life after knife attack by pupil

A secondary school teacher in south-eastern France was left in a critical condition on Tuesday after being stabbed by a 14-year-old pupil. The 60-year-old female art teacher was stabbed three to four times in her chest in front of around 20 other students, according to a local official. The pupil f»»»

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UPI 1h

Spain announces plans to ban social media for childen under 16 - UPI.com

1 of 5 | President Pedro Sanchez of Spain speaks to reporters after meeting with United States President Joe Biden at the White House in 2023. Sanchez announced that Spain will implement a social media ban for teens younger than 16 along with other new laws. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI | Licen»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

GERB Leader Says Elections Are Being Delayed, Should Be Held Immediately

Speaking on bTV on Tuesday, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said that ”for weeks now, we have seen elections being delayed, and we want them to be held immediately.” He described the current political situation as “extravagant.” “After all the experiments we did with the Constitution, everything has bec»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US ‌military shoots ​down ​Iranian ​drone that ⁠approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier

The ​US ‌military shot ​down on ‍Tuesday an ​Iranian ​drone that ⁠approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier ‌in the Arabian ​Sea, a ‌US ‍official told ⁠Reuters on Tuesday. Also Read: Iran-US tensions: Why the Strait of Hormuz is a potential flashpointThe Iranian Shahed-139 surveillance dr»»»

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Tanjug 1h

We will have cheapest gas in Europe, Popovic says after meeting with Reshetnikov

MOSCOW - Serbia's Minister without portfolio Nenad Popovic said on Tuesday in Moscow Serbia would continue to have the cheapest gas price in Europe in the coming months. Popovic made the announcement after a meeting with Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, with whom he co-ch»»»

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Al Awsat 1h

Women Returning to Gaza Say Israeli Troops Bound and Interrogated Them After Rafah Crossing

Many hoped the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza would bring relief to the war-battered territory, but for the first few Palestinians allowed to cross, it proved more harrowing than a homecoming. Three women who entered Gaza on the first day of the reopening told The Associated»»»

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TAP 2h

APIA–FAO: Applications open for Responsible Agro Investment in Agriculture project

Tunis, Feb. 3 (TAP) - Entrepreneurs under the age of 40 wishing to create or develop projects in the sectors of agriculture, fisheries and the primary processing of agricultural products can benefit from support under the Responsible Agro Investment...»»»

The Barents Observer 2h

War Ministry requests access to Russians' financial data

Desperate for more men, Russian military recruiters might launch an offensive against citizens with debts problems. The Russian Ministry of Defence is proposing to expand the powers of its so-called Military-Political Directorate by granting it access to a wide range of financial data. Officially, »»»

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BBC 2h

PepsiCo to cut some US snack prices after backlash

PepsiCo is to cut the prices of some of its snack products in the US, following backlash against previous price hikes and pressure in the face of appetite-suppressing GLP-1 jabs. Products including Doritos, Lays (known as Walkers in the UK) and Cheetos will be cheaper in the US from this week. The »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Register your own company in Qatar for free under QFC Web Summit initiative

Doha: The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) introduced a special initiative enabling Web Summit Qatar attendees to set up companies on the QFC platform, offering significant cost incentives to attract technology-focused startups and entrepreneurs. In an interview with The Peninsula, QFC representative A»»»

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TAP 2h

Overall revenue of listed companies rises 5.3% to 26.5 billion dinars in 2025

Tunis, Feb. 3 (TAP) - “The activity indicators of companies listed on the stock exchange show an overall revenue increase of 5.3% during 2025, reaching 26.5 billion dinars, compared with 25.2 billion dinars in the 2024 financial year,” according to...»»»

Gulf News 2h

US F-35 downs Iranian drone near aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea

The US military shot down an Iranian drone that approached the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, a U.S. official told Reuters. The official said the Iranian Shahed-139 drone was flying toward the carrier when it was intercepted and downed by a US F-35 fighter jet. Chri»»»

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Woolly mammoth in Dubai? Sheikh Hamdan announces new lab featuring extinct species

Dubai: Imagine standing in a room and watching a woolly mammoth move, hearing the rustle of its shaggy coat and feeling, for just a moment, as though a creature that vanished thousands of years ago has come back to life. That is exactly the kind of experience Dubai is about to offer the world. Shei»»»

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Kuna 2h

India, Tanzania agree to deepen defence coop.

NEW DELHI, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- India and Tanzania on Tuesday agreed to deepen bilateral defence cooperation during the fourth edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee.A statement from the Indian Defence Ministry said that during the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting between India an»»»

Kuna 2h

KOC signs USD 1.5 bln agreement with SLB for developing Mutrib oilfield

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) on Tuesday signed a contract with SLB, a global oilfield service provider and energy technology company, for design, development and production management of the strategic Mutriba oil field in northwest Kuwait.The contract was signed on the sidelines»»»

Kuna 2h

KOC inks MoU with TotalEnergies for technical cooperation

KUWAIT, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) on Tuesday hammered out a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with TotalEnergies to strengthen cooperation through expertise exchange, technical studies and scientific research.The MoU notably includes studies related to oil exploration opportunities i»»»

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MoPH joins partners to mark World Cancer Day

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), in collaboration with its partners in the health sector, is joining the global community in marking World Cancer Day on 4 February, under the theme "United by Unique". The observance of World Cancer Day is a leading example of active partnership an»»»

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