Month: February 2026

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Food, medicine and other essentials will be flown to the Gaza Strip to support civilians during the holy month

Flooding has killed dozens and caused widespread damage

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Data showed that the top five insurers reported Dh2.7 billion, a 29 per cent increase year-on-year, while other players grew profits by 135 per cent, reaching Dh985 million

Reduced hours during holy month contributing to surge in accidents

Global gathering puts future of advanced technology into sharp focus

The promotional tour showcased the dynamic and rapidly expanding higher education ecosystem in Dubai through major Indian cities, connecting potential students and families with internationally recognized universities.

Abu Dhabi’s Healthy Living initiative launches with 25 programs to enhance community health. Focused on physical activity, nutrition, and health literacy, this strategy seeks to make healthy choices accessible and part of daily life, addressing diseases like obesity and diabetes for a healthier future.

Police urge residents to give responsibly during the holy month

Even though Coco Gauff has made it through to the quarterfinals in Dubai, her serve remains a talking point. The American’s return to action has not gone smoothly since the Australian Open.

We’ve rounded up the full Dubai Tennis Championships 2026 TV details, schedule and order of play today.

THERE are about 450,000 Filipinos working and residing in Dubai, making up 21 percent of the city’s population. And when Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala needs her countrymen to back her up — they show up in a frenzy.

Scientists say climate change drives more than half the increase.

The Americans will play for an Olympic medal after Quinn Hughes played the hero in overtime on Wednesday night in Milan.

A thrilling overtime goal by defenseman Quinn Hughes puts Team USA through to a semifinal game against Slovakia. On the other side of the bracket, Canada had its own close call, but moves on to face Finland.

The U.S. men are moving on to the semifinals at the Olympics thanks to Quinn Hughes, after needing extra hockey to get through the quarterfinals Wednesday against Sweden.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been accused of repeatedly assaulting his former girlfriend while she was pregnant, in a civil lawsuit filed this week.

Irish rockers U2 released their first collection of new songs in nearly a decade on Wednesday, featuring a collaboration with singer Ed Sheeran and a Ukrainian musician and soldier.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Iran held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran’s nuclear program fizzle out.

Discover Oman’s rich literary heritage as it takes center stage as the Guest of Honour at the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair. Explore a vibrant cultural program celebrating Omani literature, arts, and the deep ties between Oman and the UAE.

Explore Dubai’s rise as a global health care destination, marked by an 8% increase in facilities and professionals in 2025, driven by investor-friendly policies and a robust legislative framework.

G-Dragon’s first official performance in the Middle East ended in disappointment Tuesday, with the “Krazy Super Concert” in Dubai overshadowed by what attendees

Join the Ramadan celebrations at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, featuring Taraweeh and Tahajjud prayers, cultural initiatives, and the ‘Our Fasting Guests’ program. With live broadcasts, volunteer support, and enhanced visitor facilities, the mosque is ready to offer a memorable spiritual journey this holy month.

The Dubai Police General Headquarters has reached a significant international milestone with its project,

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced that the bypass lane ‘exit’ for those coming from Dubai towards Sharjah City at Bridge No. 7 on Emirates…

The Sharjah Police, through the Security Media Department and in collaboration with the Anti-Begging Committee, initiated the campaign

Sharjah Charity Association distributed 30,000 Iftar meals at 129 locations across the Emirate of Sharjah on the first day of Ramadan, as part of its plan to…

The UAE has secured the third place globally for its annual growth rates in adopting artificial intelligence applications.

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A British couple detained in Iran since January 2025 have been sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, their family announced on Thursday, prompting…

Thai police donned a lion dance costume during this week’s Lunar New Year festivities to arrest a suspect accused of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist…

The tennis world loves a good underdog story, and Alexandra Eala just walked straight into one. The 19-year-old Filipina sensation is about to face her biggest test yet—a date with World No.

Bvlgari Resort Dubai offers for the Ramadan season of 2026 an experience of ‘Bvlgari Majlis’ inspired by the ‘Moon Icons’ campaign, where the Il Caffè terrace transforms into a peaceful haven that harmonizes with the rhythm of the month.

If you’re planning your list of things to do in Dubai, there’s plenty to get excited about this weekend

‘Notice to airmen’ in effect from Thursday morning

UK police are “assessing” information about private flights flown into and out of London’s Stansted Airport following the publication of millions of documents from the US Department of Justice related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, an Essex Police spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Levin revealed that TMZ has received another note, though this one appears to be more of a ransom note

The AI strategy includes objectives to invest in AI infrastructure and cyber security along with strengthening Ireland’s position as a digital regulatory hub. | World News

Eileen Gu is one of the biggest names at the Milan-Cortina Olympics. That’s obvious from how her answer to AFP’s question about her performance at the Games has gone viral.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of days when the weather gets hot, dry and windy — ideal to spark extreme wildfires — has nearly tripled in the past 45 years across the globe, with the trend increasing even higher in the Americas, a new study shows.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday he regretted Meta’s slow progress in identifying underage users on Instagram, as he faced stinging criticism at a landmark social media trial over accusations that

The world has “entered the age of clean energy” and renewables are now the cheapest, fastest and safest source of new electricity almost everywhere, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message to the International Energy Agency ministerial meeting in Paris on Wednesday.

The U.S. men’s hockey team defeated Sweden 2-1 in an overtime quarterfinal matchup on Wednesday and advances to the semifinals on Feb. 20 along with Canada, Finland and Slovakia.

Iran-US tensions LIVE: With US President Donald Trump pressuring Tehran to make a nuclear deal, Iran’s atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said on Thursday that no country can deprive the Islamic Republic of its right to nuclear enrichment. | World News

President Donald Trump will gather Thursday with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace, for a meeting that will focus on the reconstruction of Gaza.

The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said on Thursday at a summit in New Delhi on the risks and opportunities posed by the fast-evolving

Britain’s Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said. Follow for live updates.

Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran’s nuclear program.