Falconbridge Advisors announces Doha expansion
Doha, Qatar: Falconbridge Advisors, the Dubai-headquartered boutique advisory firm, today announced the strategic expansion of its operations with the opening of its Doha office. The move formalises and strengthens the commercial bridge between the UAE and Qatar, responding to a growing volume of i»»»
Qatar condemns Israel's recurrent breaches of Gaza ceasefire
DOHA: The State of Qatar has expressed its vehement condemnation of Israel's repeated violations of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which resulted in several fatalities and injuries. It stressed that these violations are a harbinger of dangerous escalation that would further inflame the situation »»»
Murshid Market in Dubai: a living testimony to the depth of UAE-Kuwaiti relations
DUBAI, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Murshid Market, located in the heart of the historic Deira district, stands as a living testament to an early stage in Dubai's commercial history and a reflection of the deep-rooted fraternal relations that bound the United Arab Emirates and the State of Kuwait.The market em»»»
Amir sends condolences to President of Republic of Korea
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of condolences to the President of the Republic of Korea HE President Lee Jae-myung, on the death of former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Lee Hae-chan.»»»
AfDB approves $110 million in financing to support GCTs environmental development and rehabilitation of production units
Tunis, Jan 31 (TAP) - The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved on January 28 in Abidjan, financing worth $110 million for the Project to Support Environmental Development and the Rehabilitation of Production Units...»»»
US's Witkoff Says Talks With Russia's Dmitriev Were Productive
US Special Envoy Steve Whitcoff said on Saturday that his negotiations with head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, Kirill Dmitriev, in Miami were productive. "Today in Florida, Russian Special Representative Kirill »»»
Qatar condemns attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned Saturday the attacks that occurred in Balochistan province in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which resulted in deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s firm position rejecting violence, terrorism and crimina»»»
Kuwait welcomes agreement between Syria gov't, SDF
KUWAIT, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry welcomed Saturday the ceasefire agreement reached by the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which aims at incorporating the latter's bodies into the Syrian state's institutions.In a press release, the ministry hoped that t»»»
Japan-Kuwait cooperation to expand in energy, technology, culture - Amb.
KUWAIT, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Japan's Ambassador to Kuwait Mukai Kenichiro affirmed that Japanese-Kuwait cooperation will witness a major expansion across multiple sectors, including energy, water, technology, food and culture.In a statement on Saturday, Ambassador Kenichiro highlighted expanding cooper»»»
Qatar condemns Israel's repeated violations of ceasefire in Gaza strip
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar on Saturday strongly condemned Israel's repeated violations of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which have resulted in the martyrdom and injury of a number of individuals. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that “these actions represent a dangerous e»»»
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Company says it is cooperating with authorities after deadly Trikala factory incident
The Violanta biscuit factory released a statement expressing shock over a deadly incident at its Trikala, Thessaly, facility that claimed five lives, emphasizing full cooperation with authorities investigating the causes. “We are still shaken by the tragic incident at our factory,” Violanta said. “»»»
February to be last month of winter, climatically second coldest: QMD
Doha, Qatar: February will be the last month of winter in the State of Qatar, and is climatically the second coldest month of the year after January, the Qatar Meteorology Department stated in its monthly weather brief. A man runs at the beach during a dust storm in Qatar's capital Doha, on January»»»
Dh30 million UAE Lottery: Winning numbers out – check if you’ve won
In the Dh30 million UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, three residents have each won Dh100,000 under the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID cash prize category. During Draw No. 260131 on Saturday, the winning numbers from the Days section were 29, 1, 5, 4, 27, and 21, while the winning number from the Months se»»»
Arab League chief: Global stability hinges on justice in crucial issues
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmad Aboul-Gheit said Saturday ensuring global stability is contingent on justice in fundamental issues, mainly the Palestinian issue.Aboul-Gheit made the statement in a speech he delivered at the meeting of the Arab-Indian Cooperati»»»
Snow storm barrels into southern US as blast of icy weather widens
Washington: A powerful snow storm bore down Saturday on southern states as icy weather that has left more than 100 dead across a swath of the United States intensified in regions not used to subzero conditions. Heavy snows were falling Saturday morning in North Carolina and neighboring states, as a»»»
Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit
Elon Musk's SpaceX has applied to launch one million satellites into Earth's orbit to power artificial intelligence (AI). The application claims "orbital data centres" are the most cost and energy-efficient way to meet the growing demand for AI computing power. Traditionally, such centres are large»»»
Civil Protection urges utmost caution over severe weather disturbances
Tunis, Jan 31 (TAP) - The Tunisian Civil Protection on Saturday urged citizens to exercise the utmost caution due to severe weather disturbances expected in several regions of the country, marked by strong winds and occasionally heavy rainfall.It...»»»
Russian Warriors Smash Ukrainian Reserves Heading Towards Liberated Petrovka in Zaporozhye
The Russian Ministry of Defense published a video on Saturday showing footage of the fighting for the settlement of Petrovka in the Zaporozhye region. The video shows Russian soldier with the Russian flag in the liberated village of Petrovka. Earlier on Saturday, the Russian Ministry of Defense rep»»»
Dubai GDP hits Dh355 billion as economy grows 4.7%
Dubai: Dubai’s economy maintained strong momentum in 2025, posting steady growth across key sectors and reinforcing the emirate’s position as one of the region’s most resilient business hubs. Gross domestic product (GDP) reached about Dh355 billion in the first nine months of the year, including Dh»»»
ETA reviews tax system evolution and its role in driving investment
The Egyptian Tax Authority (ETA) recently participated in the annual tax conference hosted by Ernst & Young (EY) Egypt, a forum dedicated to exploring the latest shifts in tax policy. The event highlighted ongoing efforts to modernise Egypt’s fiscal framework and evaluated the resulting impact on i»»»
Egyptian-Greek partnership targets European markets through new handicrafts deal
Egypt and Greece have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in creative industries and handicrafts, aiming to facilitate the access of Egyptian products to European markets through Greece. The agreement, signed between the International Creative Academy (ICA) of Egypt»»»
Northern Part of Varna's Kabakum Beach Polluted with Oil Products
Pollution with a used petroleum product, most likely heavy fuel oil, was detected Saturday morning in the northern part of Kabakum Beach, the press service of the Varna Regional Administration reported. The alert was raised by a local resident. An emergency meeting of the disaster response headquar»»»
Minister of Social Development stresses partnership with Al-Mujadila Center to empower women’s societal role
Doha, Qatar: The Minister of Social Development and Family, HE Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, affirmed that the partnership with "Al-Mujadilah Centre and Mosque for Women" aims to intellectually, religiously, and socially empower women, while strengthening their confidence in their societal a»»»
Abu Dhabi launches art customs duty waiver programme to attract global collectors
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced the launch of a pioneering art customs duty waiver programme that will position the emirate as one of the world’s most trusted and forward-looking destinations for the long-term placement, conservation, and e»»»
Death toll rises to 36 in south Philippine ferry sinking
Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported Saturday that the death toll from a ferry sinking in the southern Philippines has risen to 36 after five more bodies were recovered. Ongoing search and rescue operations remain focused on locating the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3 and any remaining mis»»»
Satellite photos show activity at Iran nuclear sites as tensions rise in the region
As tensions soar over Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests, satellite images show activity at two Iranian nuclear sites bombed last year by Israel and the United States that may be a sign of Tehran trying to obscure efforts to salvage any materials remaining there. The images from Planet »»»
Ashghal announces limited closure at Pearl Interchange Underpass
Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority (Ashghal) announced a limited closure at Al Pearl Interchange Underpass on Lusail Road, where the right lane in the direction towards West Bay will be closed to carry out maintenance works. The closure, carried out in coordination with the General Directorate»»»
Macro Environment Still Positive for EM in 2026: QNB
Doha: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said the global macroeconomic framework for 2026 remains supportive of emerging market (EM) assets, despite ongoing volatility. The bank emphasized the growing importance of careful investment selection, particularly as a new global investment cycle coincides with fa»»»
Qatar welcomes Syrian government-SDF ceasefire, supports Syria’s unity
Doha, Jan. 31 (SANA) Qatar on Saturday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), expressing hope that it will contribute to peace and stability in Syria. In a statement posted on X, the Qatari Foreign Ministry emphasized that Syria’s stab»»»
Russia Intensifies Air Strikes as Ukraine Targets Drone Command Centers
Russia has escalated its aerial attacks across Ukraine, while Ukrainian forces have struck multiple Russian drone command centers, Kyiv reported Saturday. Ukrainian authorities in Donetsk said two people were killed and several others injured in Russian shelling of territory under their control. In»»»
Kuwait diplomat urges concerted OIC efforts to address challenges
JEDDAH, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations, Minister Plenipotentiary Abdulaziz Al-Jarallah underlined the significance of promoting joint Islamic action and coordinating efforts to address challenges the Muslim world is facing.The Kuwaiti official ma»»»
Two arrested in raid on illegal brothels in Thessaloniki
Police in the northern port city of Thessaloniki arrested two women during inspections of brothels that were operating illegally despite having been sealed by municipal authorities. The checks were carried out Friday by northern Greece’s organized crime unit as part of an operation targeting possib»»»
Egypt Urges All Parties to Show Restraint before Gaza's Rafah Crossing Reopens
Egypt condemned Israel's latest strikes in Gaza on Saturday and urged all parties to respect a fragile US-brokered ceasefire ahead of the long-awaited reopening of the territory's Rafah border crossing, AFP reported. In a statement from its foreign ministry, Egypt condemned Israel's "repeated viola»»»
India FM touts strong India-Arab relations
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- Indian Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar said on Saturday that India and Arab countries have strong relationships and partnerships."India has strong partnerships with all League of Arab States and in many cases, maturing to a strategic level. Much of that is root»»»
Russia's Dmitriev Heads for Talks With US Delegation in Miami
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, on Saturday headed for talks with a US delegation in Miami, a Sputnik correspondent reported. At 8 a.m. local time (13:00 GMT) Dmitriev join»»»
EU democracy now has fewer boundaries than the average hooker
Every time I hear about some new attempt by EU officials to sanction or otherwise institutionally punish their own people for saying things about Russia or Ukraine that they don’t like, I’m reminded how many legal rules and principles I learned in law school that they now treat as if they were prin»»»
UN at risk of ‘imminent financial collapse’ – secretary general
The United Nations is at risk of running out of cash as unpaid dues and funding shortfalls by member states threaten to disrupt key operations, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned. Guterres issued the warning in a letter to all 193 member states this week, as cited by multiple media outle»»»
Kuwait underlines strong Arab-Indian coop. amid global challenges
NEW DELHI, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait affirmed on Saturday that the importance of deepening Indian-Arab relations is no longer an option but a necessity imposed by global challenges.The remarks were made by Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, Ambassador Talal A»»»
Egypt assumes AU Peace and Security Council presidency in February with focus on Sudan, Somalia
Egypt will assume the presidency of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council on Feb. 1, with a primary focus on addressing the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Somalia. The one-month presidency comes at a time of increasing security, political, and developmental challenges across the contine»»»
Sheikha Moza attends Jadal 2026 multidisciplinary research summit
Doha, Qatar: Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, attended the opening day of Jadal, Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women’s annual research summit which is designed to build and extend research networks on topics related to the contemporary challenges and live»»»
Satellite Photos Show Activity at Iran Nuclear Sites as Tensions Rise over Protest Crackdown
As tensions soar over Iran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests, satellite images show activity at two Iranian nuclear sites bombed last year by Israel and the United States that may be a sign of Tehran trying to obscure efforts to salvage any materials remaining there. The images from Planet »»»
UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum to discuss trade, investment ties
DUBAI, Jan 31 (KUNA) -- The UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum will take place on Monday (February 2) as part of the week marking fraternal relations between the UAE and the State of Kuwait, which lasts until February 4.Coming under the direction of both sisterly countries' wise leaderships, the forum mainl»»»
Chinese MYC Beauty Innovation inaugurates its Tunisian subsidiary at Monastir Technopole
Tunis, Jan 31 (TAP) - MYC Beauty Innovation, a Chinese group specialising in the design and manufacture of innovative packaging for the cosmetics industry, inaugurated its subsidiary "MYC Tunisia" at the Monastir Technopole on January 28, 2026, the...»»»
Tunisia’s untapped export potential to India discussed in webinar
Tunis, Jan. 31 (TAP) – Tunisia's untapped export potential to India is estimated at around $222 million, that is TND 630 million, CEO of the Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX) Mourad Ben Hassine said.The main promising sectors notably include...»»»
Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli drone dropped a stun grenade toward the town of Al-Dhahira, southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli drone dropped a stun grenade toward the town of Al-Dhahira, southern Lebanon 31-01-2026 17:01 PM »»»
MYC Beauty Innovation inaugurates its Tunisian subsidiary at Monastir Technopole
Tunis, Jan 31 (TAP) - MYC Beauty Innovation, a Chinese group specialising in the design and manufacture of innovative packaging for the cosmetics industry, inaugurated its subsidiary "MYC Tunisia" at the Monastir Technopole on January 28, 2026, the...»»»
Qatar welcomes ceasefire agreement between Syrian Government, Syrian Democratic Forces
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar on Saturday welcomed the Syrian government's announcement of reaching a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as part of a comprehensive arrangement. The agreement includes an understanding on the phased integration of military and administrativ»»»
Video: Abu Dhabi Police deploy AI and VR in drug and cybercrime awareness drive
Abu Dhabi: The Anti-Narcotics Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police has unveiled a suite of innovative digital awareness initiatives during its participation in the fourth edition of the Military Police Exhibition for Combating Drugs and Cybercrime, highlighting a growing reliance on technology-led preve»»»
NGOs: Türkiye Blocks Aid Convoy to Syria's Kobane
Turkish authorities have blocked a convoy carrying aid to Kobane, a predominantly Kurdish town in northern Syria encircled by the Syrian army, NGOs and a Turkish MP said on Saturday. They said the aid was blocked before it reached the Türkiye -Syria border, despite an agreement announced on Friday »»»