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February 18, 2026 12:37 PM

Gulf countries begin Ramadan as Saudi Arabia confirms moon sighting

Gulf countries commenced the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday after crescent moon sighting committees in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed the start of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday evening. Authorities in Qatar and Kuwait also annou...

February 16, 2026 3:39 PM

Iranian FM arrives in Geneva for second round of Iran-US talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Geneva on Monday for a second round of nuclear talks with the United States, Iranian state media reported, as tensions persist amid a US military buildup in the region. According to Tehran, the nego...

February 14, 2026 6:02 PM

BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi completes two years

The BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi marks its second anniversary on February 14, two years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the landmark and opened it to the public. The first traditional stone temple in West Asia, it has become a signif...

February 4, 2026 7:44 PM

US and Iran to seek de-escalation in nuclear talks in Oman

The United States and Iran are due to hold talks in Oman on Friday after Tehran requested a change of venue to limit negotiations strictly to its nuclear programme, as a buildup of US forces in the Middle East has raised fears of a confrontation. Ir...

February 2, 2026 9:06 PM

Abu Dhabi Indian School begins golden jubilee celebrations

Abu Dhabi Indian School, one of the oldest Indian educational institutions in the UAE, launched its golden jubilee celebrations with an inaugural ceremony at its campus, marking 50 years since its establishment. The year-long golden jubilee celebrati...

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