Dubai: The UAE is set to experience a spell of unsettled weather from Wednesday through to Monday morning, according to the National Centre of Meteorology, as weak upper-level troughs pass over the country at intervals, accompanied by surface low-pressure systems. From Wednesday to Friday, cloud fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has launched the UNESCO Chair in Digital Technologies and Human Behavior, solidifying the University's position at the forefront of global social innovation. Situated within the College of Science and Engineering (CSE), the new Chair will explore the»»»

President Iliana Iotova has begun consultations with representatives of the parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly as part of the procedure for appointing a caretaker prime minister. Tuesday's consultations were with representatives of GERB-UDF and Continue the Change - Democratic Bulga»»»

The US House of Representatives is poised to end a partial government shutdown after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to press ahead with a vote despite concerns with the new spending plan. Democrats and Republicans disagree over funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which »»»

Digital transformation is emerging as a key driver of competitiveness and long-term sustainability for the industrial sector, both in Greece and globally. It is fundamentally reshaping how products are designed, manufactured, and brought to market. The transition to the Fourth Industrial Revolution»»»

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has removed thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein from its website after victims said their identities had been compromised. Lawyers for Epstein's victims said a lack of redactions in the files released on Friday had "turned upside down" the lives of n»»»

After weeks of ratcheting up pressure on Iran and openly floating the use of US military force, President Donald Trump has in recent days struck a more cautious tone, leaving the door open to diplomacy even as Washington continues to reinforce its military posture in the Middle East. Some media rep»»»

Cloudy conditions will dominate Bulgaria on February 4 (Wednesday), with fog forming in several lowland and valley areas. Rain is expected to arrive from the southwest during the afternoon, spreading across the country and continuing into the night leading into Thursday. Winds will generally be lig»»»

Bengaluru: Karnataka Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the death of Confident Group founder and chairman C.J. Roy, who died by suicide during an Income Tax department raid last week, even as the state government cautioned against drawing premature conclusions about»»»

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) has projected that annual inflation in Bulgaria will ease in January 2026, falling to 3.6% from 5% recorded at the end of last year. On a monthly basis, consumer prices are expected to rise by 0.7% compared to December, which saw a more modest increase of 0.»»»

DUBAI - Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Tuesday in Dubai, where he is attending the World Governments Summit, that Botswana had confirmed in principle its participation in the specialised EXPO 2027 Belgrade, and added that the goal was to increase the number of part»»»

Chinese tech companies, including Tencent, Baidu, Alibaba, and ByteDance, are rolling out digital hongbao (red packet) incentives for the upcoming Spring Festival holidays. The rivalry among China's large-language artificial intelligence (AI) model companies has been moving palpably from the underl»»»

BRUSSELS, Feb 3 (KUNA) -- The European Union announced on Tuesday the opening of an in-depth investigation into Chinese clean energy giant Goldwind, amid concerns that it may have benefited from government support that could have distorted competition within the bloc's member states.In a press rele»»»

At the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, the total stock of modern office space across eight major regional markets in Poland amounted to 6.72 million sq m, according to the latest data from CBRE. The availability of vacant office space decreased in most cities, with the lowest vacancy rates recor»»»

At caretaker appointment procedure consultations with the GERB-UDF Parliamentary Group, Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said on Tuesday that the foremost priority is having honest, transparent and well-run elections. Iotova added that this "was also the wish of hundreds of thousands of Bulgarian »»»

Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience fair to partly cloudy conditions on Wednesday, turning occasionally cloudy over some northern and eastern areas, with a chance of light rain, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Temperatures are forecast to rise slightly, while humidity levels w»»»

As of Tuesday, a 24-hour vignette for passenger cars is being introduced, providing an additional option for short-term use of the republican road network, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) reported. The one-day vignette will be valid for 24 hours from its starting date and time. For example, if»»»

The German government has presented its ‘Annual Report on the Economy’ (‘Jahreswirtschaftsbericht’) for 2026. Given the topic, it is not a long document – 136 pages – and if you expect exciting ideas, you will be disappointed. That’s because this is, of course, a thoroughly political work, in the w»»»

TUNIS, Feb. 3, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia will participate in the international exhibition “Expo 2027 Belgrade”, scheduled in Serbia from May 15 to August 15, 2027, under the theme “Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All”, the Export Promotion...»»»

Dubai: The Philippine Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued a fresh advisory to the Filipino community this February, urging overseas workers to remain vigilant against the rise of "romance scams" as the Valentine season approaches. In coordination with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP»»»

Dubai: Not long ago, conversations about artificial intelligence at work were mostly about speed. Faster processing. Faster decisions. Faster growth. If you could not say “efficiency gains” with a straight face, you were probably not invited to the meeting. Today, the questions sound very different»»»

‎Libya intends to increase its natural gas production over the next five years to about one billion standard cubic feet per day, with the aim of boosting its exports to Europe by early 2030. It also aims to start shale gas exploration operations during the second half of this year.‎ The move is aim»»»

Dubai: Visitors to Palm Jumeirah Crescent can now plan their parking more easily, after Parkonic outlined visitor parking rules and rates across key locations. The update was shared via the company’s official social media channels. Also Read: New DIFC paid parking explained: Parkonic introduces Dh2»»»

Dubai: The Central Bank of Kuwait has lowered the maximum amount of cash that exchange companies may accept from customers in a single day to KD 1,000, down from KD3,000, as part of tighter regulatory measures to curb financial crime risks. The new ceiling applies to all customer transactions at ex»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's initiative on the New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) is still "on the table," but Moscow has not yet received any response from the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday. "You know that the initiative of the Russian side, which was o»»»

Dubai: A Class 10 student died late Saturday night after returning from an outing with school friends in a Bengaluru suburb, with police probing whether he took his own life, NDTV reported. CCTV footage from the apartment complex on Dr Vishnuvardhan Road reportedly shows the teenager being dropped »»»

BusinessIndia trade deal chance for German carsArthur SullivanUp until now, German cars have barely penetrated the Indian market despite success elsewhere. Could the new EU-India trade deal be a gamechanger for the struggling sector? https://p.dw.com/p/57i0vA Volkswagen dealership in MumbaiImage: D»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem to deliver a speech on Tuesday on the occasion of Imam Mahdi’s (AJF -May Allah hasten his reappearance) birth anniversary. The Hezbollah leader is to address a ceremony held on the 33rd annual celebration of the Islamic Foundation for Education and Tra»»»

The GERB-UDF Parliamentary Group suggests that the choice of a caretaker prime minister should be extended beyond the officials already touted, including to all 239 MPs [excluding the National Assembly Chair], Deputy Floor Leader Denitsa Sacheva said during Tuesday's consultations with President Il»»»

Three men found dead in a lodge near Petrohan, in the Gintsi area of Godech municipality, have been identified as Decho V., 45, Ivaylo I., 49, and Plamen St., 51. According to bTV, all three were members of a paramilitary organization known as the National Agency for Control of Protected Areas (NAK»»»

Relations between Russia and the European Union are now at their lowest point since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The economic and cultural ties that once connected us were largely severed in 2022. Today, our neighbors are effectively finishing the job. They are doing so in two ways: by introdu»»»

The United States has significantly widened its visa restrictions, fully or partially suspending visa issuance for nationals of 39 countries, along with individuals travelling on documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority, under a new presidential proclamation that took effect on Jan»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The price of gold climbed more than 4% on Tuesday morning, with silver surging over 8%, the trading data showed. As of 05:25 GMT, April gold futures on the New York Comex exchange were up by $193.69, or 4.16%, at $4,846.29 per troy ounce. Meanwhile, March silver futures rose by 8»»»

Portugal is bracing for a new storm that authorities warn could trigger floods and further devastation, as the country ​still struggles with the aftermath of Storm Kristin. The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) said late Monday that the new storm, named Leonardo, is expected»»»

A dozen Palestinian returnees were allowed into Gaza from Egypt late Monday after the long-awaited reopening of the Rafah border crossing was marred by delays. Their arrival came hours after a small group of medical evacuees was ferried from the territory into Egypt. The reopening of the crossing m»»»

Doha, Qatar: YouTuber Prajakta Koli, who is among India’s most-loved content creators, voiced her surprise at the impact that K-drama and other foreign language films are having in the country. Advancement in technology and the expansion of multiple OTT platforms have enabled this shift, ensuring t»»»

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sharply criticised WhatsApp and its parent company Meta over their data-sharing practices, warning that it would not permit any dilution of users’ right to privacy. The court was hearing a batch of appeals linked to a penalty imposed by the Competition Commis»»»

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun speaks to reporters ahead of his departure for the United States, where he will meet with Secretary of State Marco Rubio amid a threatened tariff hike, at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday. Photo by Yonhap Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday he plans to clearly e»»»

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is preparing to launch a new autonomous automated transit network, Glydways, in a move aimed at easing congestion and improving mobility across key areas of the city. Speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit 2026, Mark Seeger»»»

Dubai: China’s aircraft maker Comac is no longer just a domestic player — and its recent moves have caught French plane maker Airbus’ attention. At the World Government Summit in Dubai on Tuesday, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury made it clear that China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer is becoming a »»»

As a growing American naval armada moves into position in the Gulf of Oman, the long-simmering confrontation between Washington and Tehran is entering one of its most dangerous phases in years. While diplomacy remains officially on the table, starting in several days, regional experts warn that mis»»»

The Ministry of Finance will roll out a new edition of the retail government bond programme Fidelis starting 6 February, with interest rates ranging from 6% for euro-denominated issues to 7.25% for leu-denominated issues.According to a press release from the ministry, Fidelis II will run from 6 to »»»

North Korean soldiers are rehearsing for a possible parade ahead of the country's upcoming Ninth Party Congress, according to an analysis of satellite imagery by 38 North released Monday. This file photo shows an October military parade in Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Square. File Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOU»»»

Doha, Qatar: Application for 10-year residency programme for entrepreneurs and senior executives opens at Qatar Manpower Solutions Company (Jusour) website. The service was launched following the announcement of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin »»»

As of Tuesday, a 24-hour vignette for passenger cars is being introduced, providing an additional option for short-term use of the republican road network, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) reported. The one-day vignette will be valid for 24 hours from its starting date and time. For example, if»»»

Dubai: Is technology something a country can truly own — or is that idea already outdated? Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm said, “Sovereignty sends the mind the wrong way.” As governments race to “nationalise” technology, Ekholm warned that the idea of full digital independence is misleading — and potent»»»

Devendra, who was a farmer in India, still remembers the moment a snake sank its fangs into his leg while he was picking mulberry leaves. “I went to the hospital four days after I was bitten, when the pain became unbearable. But the delay cost me my leg,” he said in a short film released by Global »»»

In 1991, at the end of the Cold War, Washington and Moscow negotiated the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) to reduce and limit the number of nuclear weapons both states held. It entered force in 1994 and has been renewed in various forms ever since. Yet, as Al Majalla went to press, its pend»»»

Doha, Qatar: Organisers of the Doha Diamond League Meeting on May 8 have confirmed that athletes who set new meeting records at the 2026 event will be awarded a $5000 bonus, an innovative concept that was first introduced in 2025. The Diamond League series broke new ground in 2025 with $9.84m award»»»

Less than a month before it convenes, Paris is betting on the success of a conference to support the Lebanese Armed Forces, scheduled for March 5 and chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron. French officials expect the meeting to draw representatives from around 50 countries and some 10 interna»»»