Joel Binoy, an 11-year-old Indian expat student in Dubai, passed away on Sunday after an illness, leaving family and friends heartbroken. Joel, who had been receiving treatment for some time at a children’s specialty hospital in Dubai, was known for his bright mind, warmth, and talent, a close rela»»»

Egypt’s equity market swung sharply over the week of 15–19 February 2026, reversing an early breakout to close firmly in the red as foreign investors accelerated selling into geopolitical uncertainty. The EGX30 ended roughly 3.14% below Sunday’s level, underscoring the market’s sensitivity to exter»»»

Saudi Arabia is advancing plans to expand its domestic healthcare manufacturing base into complex and high-technology medical equipment, as part of a broader industrial transformation strategy aligned with Vision 2030. According to statements reported by Al-Eqtisadiah Newspaper, Eng. Nizar Al-Harir»»»

The Council of Ministers will hold a meeting on Monday at 3 p.m., the government press service reported. On February 19, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov and the ministers of the caretaker cabinet took their oaths before the National Assembly. After the oath, a ceremony was held to mark their »»»

Mexico is preparing to expand its trade ties with Saudi Arabia by exporting high-quality rice to the Kingdom, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. They said Mexico has an export offer for three premium rice varieties that meet the highest international standards. Saudi Arabia imports limited quantities of»»»

The United Nations leader warned Monday that "the rule of force" was spreading, as the powerful trample on international law and wield artificial intelligence and other technologies to attack human rights. "Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world," Antonio Guterres told the open»»»

A Russian attack on Ukraine's southern Odesa region killed two people and injured three overnight, Ukraine's emergency service and a government official said on Monday. The two people died when a Russian drone fell on a truck stop causing a fire, the service said on the Telegram messenger. Infrastr»»»

Dubai: Urban 411 Office Furniture announced the UAE availability of its Gravita Executive Desk, a new workstation designed for executive offices that are increasingly balancing aesthetics, space efficiency, and employee wellbeing. Workplace design shifts in the UAEAcross the UAE, many organisations»»»

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In Kyrgyzstan, 100 aiyl okmotu (local government bodies) will each receive a $100,000 grant to improve pasture conditions. Tamchybek Tuleev, head of the Agricultural Projects Implementation Unit under the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, announced at a meeting of th»»»

Kyrgyzstan is now self-sufficient in six out of nine key food products. First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry, Zhanybek Kerimaliev, stated at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use, Ecology and Environmental Protection of »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior's Metrash application allows citizens and residents to electronically register and update their National Address. In a social media post, the Ministry reminded users that this can be done easily by following the steps below: 1. Log in to the app and select 'Nat»»»

Dubai: Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho,” was one of the most feared and influential figures in modern Mexican organised crime, a man whose rise mirrored the violent transformation of the country’s drug war. Born in Aguililla, a rural town in the western state of Michoacán, Os»»»

The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) advanced the emirate’s preparedness and institutional resilience throughout 2025 by delivering an integrated ecosystem of specialised training programmes and joint exercises, targeting more than 500 participants across govern»»»

The weather on Monday, Clean Monday, a public holiday marking the start of the 40-day fasting period leading up to Easter and traditionally celebrated with kite flying, will be mostly clear across the country. Temporary cloud cover is expected in the greater Athens area, Evia and the Sporades until»»»

Reducing its environmental footprint is one of the biggest and most complex challenges for any modern winery. It is not just about changes in individual production stages, but about a holistic transition that touches the entire chain of production: from vineyard cultivation and water resource manag»»»

The United States began withdrawing on Monday from a major base in Syria still under the control of Kurdish forces, a Kurdish official who requested anonymity told AFP. An AFP team saw a convoy of dozens of trucks, loaded with armored vehicles and prefabricated structures, on a road linking the Qas»»»

US President Donald Trump has told advisers that if diplomacy or any initial targeted US attack does not lead Iran to give in to his demands that it give up its nuclear program, he will consider a much bigger attack in coming months intended to drive that country’s leaders from power, people briefe»»»

The issue of Alexey Shirshov’s participation in a recent meeting between the Kyrgyz delegation and the Russian Ministry of Energy has sparked renewed debate on social media. Discussions intensified after users recalled President Sadyr Japarov’s earlier statement that Shirshov «would not hold any pu»»»

International investor Hagag Development Europe has announced changes in its operations in the energy sector and its local management structure, including the appointment of Răzvan Pârvulescu as Business Development Director of the Natural Gas Division within Hagag Energy. Pârvulescu has been invol»»»

While many observers remain skeptical about the chances of success for President Donald Trump’s comprehensive Middle East peace plan, figures close to the US administration are projecting confidence. Among them are three Israelis selected for key roles in the project, though they do not formally re»»»

Hanoi, Vietnam: Unauthorised drones disrupted more than 50 flights at Vietnam's Danang international airport during the busy Lunar New Year holiday, state media said Monday. Two separate incidents last week saw flights delayed or forced into holding patterns before landing when authorities detected»»»

Iran said Monday that any U.S. attack, including limited strikes, would be an "act of aggression" that would precipitate a response, after President Donald Trump said he was considering a limited strike on Iran. "And with respect to your first question concerning the limited strike, I think there i»»»

Dubai: With Dhurandhar 2 slated for release on March 19, 2026, fans are busy speculating about the new faces joining Ranveer Singh in the highly anticipated sequel. The first chapter, released theatrically in December 2025 in India and out on Netflix in the UAE now, is this bonafide Bollywood block»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran will consider even a "limited strike" by the United States as an act of aggression, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "An act of aggression will remain an act of aggression," Baghaei told a briefing, answering a question about a possible "limi»»»

Former president Rumen Radev, who left office before completing his second term, says his decision to enter parliamentary politics comes in response to public expectations for deeper democratic change and faster European integration. In an interview with Berliner Zeitung, later published on his Fac»»»

DOHA: Under the initiative of Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation (EAA) Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the Foundation has launched the third edition of the 'Eid Gifts'campaign in partnership with the Qatar Red Crescent (QRCS), bringing joy to Palestinian and Syrian children by pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: On the initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation, the foundation has launched the third edition of the Eid Gifts, the campaign to give joy to Palestinian and Syrian children through the provision of brand-new Eid clothing. This c»»»

Dubai: It has been 40 years since the Philippines has demonstrated its historic, peaceful revolution along the Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). Until now, Filipinos remember and hope to hold the same power for the common good of the nation. From February 22 to 25 in 1986, millions of Filipinos »»»

South Korea on Monday advised its nationals in Iran to leave when flights are available as tensions are growing over a possible US military strike on the country. "We advise (Korean nationals) to leave Iran when available flights are in operation," the South Korean Embassy said in a safety notice p»»»

Dubai: The UAE Central Bank has issued new guidance aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring responsible use of artificial intelligence across the financial sector, marking a regulatory step as banks accelerate digital transformation. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

At least 773 villages in Kyrgyzstan are planned to be provided with drinking water in 2026. First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan Zhanybek Kerimaliev announced today at a meeting of the Committee on Agrarian Policy, Water Resources, Subsoil Use»»»

A new Natural Sciences textbook for seventh-grade students has been published for general education schools with Kyrgyz and Russian as the language of instruction. According to the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan, a total of 144,965 copies have been printed. Of these, 86,600 copies are intended»»»

Washington, USA: WhatsApp, owned by Meta, announced the launch of a new password feature for its users on iOS and Android, as part of efforts to enhance the security of personal accounts. The new feature adds an extra layer of protection: users will be required to enter a password (a second verific»»»

Dubai: The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has alerted overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to be cautious of a new scheme offering free tours or job opportunities abroad in exchange for transporting luggage that may contain illegal drugs. The warning has been issued in relation to a passenger who w»»»

Tunis, Feb. 23 (TAP)- The weather on Monday is slightly cloudy. The wind is blowing southwest light to moderate. The sea is slightly choppy to sometimes wavy. Highs are forecast to range between 18°C and 23°C, reaching 16°C in western heights.»»»

When turbulent weather with whipping winds and heavy snow is in the forecast, meteorologists sometimes warn that a storm could “bomb out” or become a bomb cyclone. But what exactly does this mean? According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, certain storms undergo bombogenes»»»

Oil producer Capricorn Energy said on Monday it expects higher production in 2026 compared with last year, supported by the expansion of its Egypt operations. In May, the Scottish company and Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) agreed to merge eight concessions ⁠in Egypt into a ⁠single de»»»

President Donald Trump's threats to attack Iran provide little detail on what the long-term US goal would be in the event of a sustained or even brief conflict. Trump sent warships and dozens of fighter planes to the Middle East and has several options to choose from that could destabilize the regi»»»

Doha, Qatar - The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam on the anniversary of his country's National Day.»»»

Singapore: Gold climbed to ‌a three-week high on Monday as uncertainty stoked by the US Supreme Court's decision to strike down ‌a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs. Spot gold climbed 1.2% to USD 5,163.60 per ounce, its highest in three weeks. US gold futures for April delivery were u»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent on Monday a cable of congratulations to HM Emperor Naruhito of Japan on the occasion of His Majesty's birthday.»»»

UniCredit Bank Romania, as coordinator of the transaction and in partnership with Alpha Bank Greece have successfully completed the structuring of a syndicated loan of EUR 150 million to refinance Mall Moldova. Owned and developed by Prime Kapital, Mall Moldova was opened in April 2025 and is one o»»»

The Ministry of Finance (MF) attracted, in February, RON 379mn and almost EUR 124mn (values totaling RON 1bn – EUR 198.8mn), through the second offer for selling government bonds dedicated to the retail investors (FIDELIS) held this year through Bucharest Stock Exchange’s (BVB) systems. The offer w»»»

Three major Romanian business and investment organisations have issued a joint statement urging authorities to position the country in the first wave of deeper integration under the Capital Markets Union, arguing that the initiative could provide faster access to cross-border capital and strengthen»»»

Exim Banca Romaneasca has relaunched the promotional offer dedicated to supporting small businesses, which reduces financing costs and offers entrepreneurs easier access to the resources necessary for daily activity or business development, according to a press release.Through this initiative, entr»»»

UniCredit Bank Romania, acting as sole coordinator and arranger together with Alpha Bank Greece, has structured a EUR 150 million syndicated loan for Prime Kapital, a European real estate asset manager and developer, the bank announced on last Wednesday.According to the release, UniCredit Bank Roma»»»

Nearly 57% of Romanians believe it is risky to live without insurance in Romania, while 90% say they feel vulnerable to unforeseen events such as accidents, health problems, loss of income or a death in the family, according to an analysis published on Friday by insurer Allianz-Tiriac.Four in five »»»

In its meeting of 17 February 2026, the Board of the National Bank of Romania (NBR) decided the following: to keep the monetary policy rate at 6.50 percent per annum; to leave unchanged the lending (Lombard) facility rate at 7.50 percent per annum and the deposit facility rate at 5.50 percent per a»»»

Dubai: The red carpet may belong to the stars, but at this year's BAFTAs it was the Prince and Princess of Wales who offered some of the night's most unexpectedly relatable moments. Before the ceremony began, William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess of Wales according to Variety gave a rare g»»»