Month: February 2026

Jessica Pegula gave herself an early birthday present by clinching her fourth WTA 1000 crown with a comfortable 6-2, 6-4 victory over Elina Svitolina in the Dubai final on Saturday (Sunday, Manila time).

World-class athletes will vie for victory along 149km route on afternoon of February 22

After taking off at bakeries across South Korea, the Dubai chewy cookie is now having a full-blown social media moment. The viral treat is wrapped in a stretchy marshmallow coating and stuffed with the same flavors that made Dubai chocolate famous. The good news? You don’t need a plane ticket to try it — here’s how to make it at home.

An anonymous philanthropist has contributed Dhs35 million in support of the Edge of Life campaign to rescue five million children from hunger.
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Motorists in Abu Dhabi should expect phased traffic restrictions on Sunday, February 22, due to the UAE Tour. Closures will occur in 16 phases, impacting major roads. Stay informed and consider alternative routes to minimize travel delays.

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in (IACAD) inaugurated Zamzam Mosque in Al Barsha South 2, built through a donation from the Abdul…

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has stated that Al Khaleej Street will be temporarily closed to traffic between the Cairo Street Roundabout and Al…

The British government mulled passing a law to remove former prince Andrew from the line of succession, as police stepped up investigations into his conduct,…

The Trump administration has informed Congress that it intends to proceed with planning for a potential re-opening of the US embassy in Damascus, Syria, which…

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The UAE Cybersecurity Council successfully thwarts terrorist cyberattacks targeting vital sectors, ensuring the safety of digital infrastructure and continuity of essential services. Discover how strategic partnerships and advanced technologies are enhancing national digital resilience.

Filipina expat Mia Catherine Sumbal Alah wins Dh100,000 in her first UAE Lottery attempt, turning a family nudge into a life-changing moment. Discover her emotional journey and future plans.

The Ministries stressed that these statements directly contradict the vision put forward by US President Donald Trump

Iran-US Tensions highlights: Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said a draft counterproposal could be ready within the next two to three days as Donald Trump signalled he is considering limited military strikes. | World News

Rest of World News: A new report from the United Nations warns that humanity has entered an era researchers call “water bankruptcy.” In many regions, rivers and rainfall .

Around 3,200 people on Saturday participated in tribute rally in Lyon for slain far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was fatally beaten in a street brawl between ultranationalist and anti-fascist…

India hosted one of the world’s biggest AI events this week, but it was marred by impossible traffic and a lack of organization.

Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh PM after BNP landslide; voters back constitutional reforms to strengthen democracy | World News

For Mexico and Canada, the events provided more proof of the value of the tripartite trade deal, which was signed during Trump’s first term. | World News

Kenya’s intelligence service warns that over 1,000 citizens may have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, many under false pretenses.

In the early hours of February 24 2022, standing on the freezing roof of a hotel in Kyiv, the idea that Russia would launch a full-scale assault on Ukraine, despite a troop buildup on the border, still seemed almost impossible to imagine.

Brazilian President Lula called the critical minerals and rare earths deal the ‘core of the pioneering agreement’.

Afghan Defence Ministry says the strikes hit a school and homes, killing and wounding dozens of people.

Middle East News: Expect humid weather and foggy mornings across the UAE from Saturday to Wednesday. Motorists advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility.

Pakistan’s Information Ministry says the military has carried out strikes along the border with neighboring Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks inside the country.

The US ambassador in Jerusalem, Mike Huckabee, has said it would be “fine” if Israel took control of a vast swathe of the Middle East.

The Dubai Police General Headquarters, represented by the General Department of Criminal Evidence and Criminology, signed a memorandum of understanding with Zayed University to enhance mutual cooperation in the fields of education, scientific courses related to various specialized sciences, and laboratories. The memorandum was signed by the Director of the General Department.

With the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan, Dubai transforms into a canvas pulsating with light and warmth, where the spirit of the holy month meets the art of exquisite hospitality…

Campaign has drawn widespread participation from individuals, institutions, and businesses

The Erth Zayed Philanthropies has provided key assistance to the social welfare campaign

Explore the UAE Ministry of Education’s initiative to implement a unified digital system for student assignments during Ramadan. This system aims to ensure consistency and fairness across public schools, with a focus on digital learning and family engagement.

Hezbollah leader among dead as Israel says it hit militant command centres

Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement and will return to professional boxing after his exhibition fight with Mike Tyson this spring, the 48-year-old announced Friday.

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had signed documents imposing a 10% tariff on imports from all countries. | World News

Authorities in California are conducting controlled explosions to mitigate avalanche risks while recovering bodies from a deadly avalanche near Lake Tahoe. | World News

The former president was found guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced to life imprisonment with labour, a punishment that some have called a ‘failure’

The 76th Berlin Film Festival draws to a close on Saturday after 10 days of what its director called “stormy seas” unleashed by a controversy over the war in Gaza,

Find out the exact dates and timings to plan your journey and avoid delays. Stay informed with RTA’s traffic alerts and alternative routes.

Gulf neighbours join forces for humanitarian operation

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Jade Morgan says she was left with bite problems, a snapped tooth and bleeding gums after treatment.

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As the Dubai World Cup approaches, Meydan’s Racing Carnival reveals contenders for both local and international stages, with Labwah eyeing the Kentucky Oaks and Brotherly Love targeting

The title race tightened as Arsenal dropped points at Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers, with second-placed Man City now five points behind with a game in hand

Fifa issued a statement providing more details, including plans to construct a football academy, a new 20,000-seat national stadium and dozens of pitches

This was the 31-year-old’s second final appearance in a WTA event since August 2025, with the rest of the five tournaments during this period seeing her reach at least the semis

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