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February 18, 2026

UAE Rulers greet Islamic nations as Ramadan begins

The Presidential Court announced on Tuesday that Wednesday, the 18th of February 2026, will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the UAE.

2 mins

India and France agree to boost defence, jointly make missiles

India and France agreed on Tuesday to boost their defence and aerospace partnership with a pact to jointly manufacture HAMMER missiles in India and the launch of the first assembly line in India for a jointly produced helicopter.

3 mins

Facial recognition for judicial transactions now

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has initiated the first phase of a groundbreaking project to implement facial recognition technology for processing judicial transactions.

1 mins

Islamic body to distribute 90,000 copies of Quran

General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments and Zakat (GAIAE), revealed that the Authority will distribute 90,000 copies of the Holy Quran, funded by His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to mosques across the UAE, strategic partners, and the public during the Holy Month of Ramadan, according to Dr. Omar Habtour Al Darei, Chairman of the GAIAE.

1 mins

KSQF's initiatives benefit over 36,000 in 3 countries

The Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation (KSQF) has announced the outcomes of its humanitarian programmes in 2025, marking a year of expanded international engagement focused on strengthening child protection systems and addressing the growing risks of exploitation, violence, and harm affecting children worldwide.

2 mins

Dubai revises work hours for Ramadan

DUBAI: Employees of government entities in Dubai will start working in the Holy Month of Ramadan from Monday to Thursday, from 9:00am to 2:30pm, and on Friday, from 9:00am to 12:00pm, according to the Human Resources Department of the Government of Dubai (DGHR).

1 mins

Woman to get Dhs5,000 from father and son over assault

The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court obligated a father and his son to pay Dhs5,000 to a woman they assaulted and to settle the incurred charges, expenses and lawyer's fees.

1 mins

Lifestyle awareness campaign launched

A new lifestyle awareness campaign “Champion A Lighter You” has been launched across the UAE by the global leader in the treatment of obesity and diabetes, Novo Nordisk by teaming up with Emirati entrepreneur Sara Al Madani.

1 mins

Mall collaborates with ERC to support needy families for Ramadan

Residents encourage to embrace the spirit of generosity, compassion, and togetherness through a series of activities including donations, participating in charitable giving and family-friendly experiences during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

1 mins

SEC approves first batch of 2026 land grant beneficiaries

Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), chaired the Council's meeting on Tuesday, at the Sharjah Ruler's Office.

2 mins

RTA completes Al Rowaiyah Street project

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed Al Rowaiyah Street, extending 3.5 km, directly linking Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road with Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street near Dubai Silicon Oasis and Nadd Hessa.

1 mins

Court orders firm to return over Dhs92,000 to customer

The Dubai Court of first instance obligated an immigration services company to refund Dhs92,886 to an Arab client plus Dhs10,000 in compensation and 5 per cent annual interest from the date the judgment becomes final until full payment for breaching its contractual obligations.

2 mins

Fog, humid weather likely today, says NCM

The weather on Wednesday is expected to be clear to partly cloudy and humid in the morning with a chance for fog or light fog to form over some coastal and western inland areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) Light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds will blow, turning to active at times at 10 to 25 and up to 35 km/h, while the waves will be regular in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

1 mins

Dubai Camp aims to enhance govt performance, innovation

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai attended on Tuesday the second edition of Dubai Camp 2026, the annual strategic forum which brings together leaders of the Government of Dubai, including directors general and senior officials.

2 mins

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at 84

Veteran US civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the nation’s most influential Black voices, died peacefully on Tuesday morning at the age of 84, his family said.

1 mins

School day schedule for Ramadan unveiled

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has finalised the school day schedule for Ramadan in public and private schools.

1 mins

Ukraine, Russia begin talks as Trump piles pressure on Kyiv

Trump is urging Moscow and Kyiv to reach a deal to end Europe’s biggest war since 1945, though Zelensky has complained that his country is facing the greatest pressure to make concessions

3 mins

Pay cuts disrupt education across West Bank

At an hour when Ahmad and Mohammed should have been in the classroom, the two brothers sat idle at home in the northern West Bank city of Nablus.

1 mins

Strike on market in Kordofan region kills at least 28

Strikes on a market in central Sudan 's Kordofan region killed at least 28 people and wounded dozens, said a rights group on Monday, as the war between the army and a paramilitary group nears its three-year mark.

2 mins

Migrants in Libya face rape and torture, UN office says

Migrants in Libya, including young girls, are at risk of being killed, tortured, raped or put into domestic slavery, according to a UN report that called for a moratorium on the return of migrant boats to the country until human rights are ensured.

1 mins

Live-fire exercises shadow US-Iran nuclear negotiations

The US and Iran are holding their second round of talks about Iran's nuclear programme on Tuesday in Geneva as Iran said it will close the Strait of Hormuz for several hours for live fire military exercises and the United States ramps up its military forces in the region.

3 mins

North Korea completes key housing project

North Korea said on Tuesday it has completed a landmark housing project to build 50,000 living units in Pyongyang ahead of a party congress later this month.

1 mins

Trump to decide 'soon' on sending weapons to Taiwan

US President Donald Trump said on Monday he would decide soon on whether to send more weapons to Taiwan, after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned him not to do so.

1 mins

US to deploy more high-tech missile systems in Philippines

The United States plans to deploy more high-tech missile systems to the Philippines to help deter aggression in the South China Sea, where the treaty allies on Tuesday condemned what they called China's “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities.”

1 mins

Rahman takes oath as Bangla PM after BNP's landslide win

Bangladesh' s new prime minister was sworn in on Tuesday after his party’s landslide win in parliamentary elections last week, the country's first since the massive 2024 uprising and a vote billed as key to the nation's future political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.

2 mins

Billionaire who wants to be California governor

Tom Steyer must solve this dilemma: How does he convince financially struggling Californians they can trust a billionaire to be their governor?

2 mins

Bird species’ decline causes concern

A recent Mongabay-India (MI) report highlights a two-decade-long bird monitoring study in Trans-Himalayan region of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, which finds that bird densities have declined most sharply in ungrazed steppe habitats, areas facing the least direct human disturbance.

3 mins

Chadwick Boseman’s brothers on bringing his play to the UK

When Chadwick Boseman died in 2020 at the age of 43, four years into a cancer diagnosis that he kept private, he was mourned by many as Black Panther, the noble king of Wakanda: the first Black superhero in a major movie and an icon to millions the world over.

3 mins

Failed in the UK like Liz Truss? Try Trump's America!

In the 1990s, when I lived in Hong Kong, there was an acronym muttered by the British as a bit of a joke about our fellow immigrants arriving from home.

2 mins

'Radical naivety is a super power when starting a business'

Sian Sutherland is a business chameleon who's pivoted to a new industry every seven years.

3 mins

I haven't vaccinated my children against measles

I knew the risks, I knew they needed to be immunised against measles and rubella.

5 mins

Defamation case against Rahul quashed

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday quashed a criminal defamation petition filed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, for allegedly carrying out propaganda against the party.

1 mins

Sunni leader invites Modi for Samastha centenary

A meeting between prominent Sunni scholar Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday has drawn national attention after the Muslim cleric formally invited the prime minister to attend the centenary celebrations of Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama, scheduled to be held in Kottakkal, Malappuram.

1 mins

Kerala halts state survey citing political bias ahead of polls

The Kerala High Court issued a significant ruling on Tuesday, halting the state government's controversial survey that involved volunteers from the ruling party.

1 mins

India-France relationship a force for global stability: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his statement following the bilateral meeting with President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, described the India-France relationship as a “force for global stability” in an increasingly uncertain world.

3 mins

PM vows to boost Austria ties, curb illegal travel

Pakistan and Austria agreed to further cement bilateral ties in the fields of economic cooperation, trade and investment, tourism, hospitality, education, IT, healthcare, and human resource development and mobility.

1 mins

Bomber, gunmen kill 11 troops, girl in Bajaur

A suicide bomber backed by a group of gunmen rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the wall of a security post after troops signalled for it to stop in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, causing part of the compound to collapse and killing 11 soldiers and a child, the military and police said on Tuesday.

1 mins

Court orders KP government, police to end road blockades

The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday ordered the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government and police to ensure the reopening of roads blocked by the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters and protesters in recent days.

1 mins

Mohsin Naqvi made more efforts for Imran's release, claims ex-CM

Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur has claimed that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi had made more efforts than anyone to secure the release of Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

2 mins

ArcelorMittal Projects to launch third plant at HFZA

ArcelorMittal Projects, part of the world-leading steel and mining group ArcelorMittal, has announced plans to launch its third plant at the Hamriyah Free Zone in Sharjah (HFZA), covering an area of 1.4 million square feet, with operations scheduled to commence in 2026.

2 mins

ADX, Al Ramz to boost investment literacy and strategic market skills

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group and Al Ramz Capital set to introduce the region's first of its kind collaboration - “Al Ramz Investment and Trading Competition” - to foster strategic financial planning and nurture a long-term savings and investment culture.

3 mins

RAK Central to house hotel, branded residences

BNW Developments, the single largest private developer in Ras Al Khaimah, set the stage for a defining moment with the unveiling of the first Radisson Blu Hotel and Radisson Blu Residences in RAK Central, in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group.

1 mins

Redefining the future of collectible design in Middle East

DUBAI: The A/P Room inaugurates its permanent gallery at Alserkal Avenue, redefining the future of collectible design in the Middle East.

1 mins

First UAE solo exhibition by Spanish artist in Dubai

JD Malat Gallery Downtown Dubai is set to present Photosynthesis, a new body of work by Spanish artist Luis Olaso, marking a pivotal moment in his practice.

1 mins

DCAA and Dubai Customs launch remote visual inspection project

The launch of the project comes in response to the growing demand for aircraft spare parts identification and No Objection Certificate (NOC) services

3 mins

AD Ports expands portfolio to 36 ports, terminals

AD Ports Group has expanded its international portfolio to 36 ports and terminals following the addition of Jordan's Aqaba Multipurpose Port, a senior executive said.

1 mins

UAE, Gabon discuss deepening economic ties

Brice Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, has received Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, to discuss deepening economic cooperation during an official visit to the country.

1 mins

India tops DCC new business list as 18,486 firms join in 2025

A new analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce (DCC), one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has revealed that Indian-owned businesses continued to top the list of new foreign companies joining the chamber during 2025.

3 mins

Pakistan auto financing rises 35.8% to $1.17b in January

Bank lending for vehicle purchases in Pakistan recorded strong annual and monthly growth in January, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

1 mins

EMSTEEL, Oldendorff Carriers sign long-term shipping pact

Strategic Partnership for Long-Term Collaboration in Global Shipping and Logistics

2 mins

SHIFT, Amber Connect sign strategic partnership

SHIFT Car Rental, the premium vehicle rental brand under AWR Mobility, has signed a landmark agreement with Amber Connect, a global leader in Al-powered vehicle telematics and loT solutions.

1 mins

ADIB launches new cashback programme for all cardholders

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has launched a new cashback programme in collaboration with mimojo, reinforcing its commitment to delivering greater everyday value and enhanced digital experiences for customers.

1 mins

Medcare launches its 2nd hospital in Sharjah

Medcare, the UAE's on of the leading provider of premium healthcare services, announced the opening of its new Medcare Hospital Sharjah, a purpose-built tertiary care hospital strategically located on Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Street in the heart of the Sharjah emirate.

1 mins

German economy remains stuck and set for just 1% growth in 2026

Germany's economy is expected to grow by 1 this year, slightly more than previously forecast, but reforms need to be implemented to achieve a sustainable recovery, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce said on Tuesday.

3 mins

UK jobless rate climbs, adding to Bank of England rate cut bets

Britain's jobless rate rose to its highest in over a decade outside the pandemic period and wage growth slowed again, data showed on Tuesday, bolstering investor bets on a UK interest rate cut next month.

2 mins

Robert Duvall, star of 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', dies at 95

Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95.

3 mins

Frederick Wiseman, legendary filmmaker, dies at 96

Frederick Wiseman, the celebrated director of “Titicut Follies” and dozens of other documentaries whose in-depth, unadorned movies comprised a unique and revelatory history of American institutions, died on Monday at age 96.

3 mins

Mrunal Thakur talks about the biggest challenge love faces in modern times

Actress Mrunal

2 mins

Shabab Al Ahli advance at ACL Elite despite loss

Al Ahli Saudi FC defeated Shabab Al Ahli 4-3 in their concluding AFC Champions League (ALC) Elite tie at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium on Monday.

2 mins

Rybakina storms into 3rd round, Filipina star Eala wins; Gauff beats Kalinskaya

Australian Open winner and top seed Elena Rybakina delivered a commanding performance at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, brushing aside qualifier Kimberly Birrell 6-1, 6-2 at the Centre Court on Tuesday in exactly one hour.

3 mins

Wellens solos to classy win on gravel of Clasica Jaen

Tim Wellens produced one of the standout performances of the early season on Tuesday, riding a bold long-range attack to victory at the Clasica Jaen Paraiso Interior for UAE Team Emirates-XRG.

2 mins

Sundowns to face CAF CL surprise side Malien

Former winners Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa were paired with surprise packages Stade Malien of Mali when the CAF Champions League quarterfinals and semifinals draws were made in Cairo on Tuesday.

1 mins

Ezzejjari’s brace helps East Bengal overcome NorthEast United

A brace of goals within six minutes in the second half by Youssef Ezzejjari and an injury-time strike by Miguel Ferreira guided East Bengal FC to a 3-0 win against NorthEast United FC in Match 6 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 season, played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday.

1 mins

Dubai Basketball clinch ABA League playoff spot after win in Top 8 opener

Dubai Basketball delivered a commanding 100:82 victory over Bosna BH Telecom in Round I of the ABA League Top 8, securing qualification to the playoffs and becoming the first team to confirm their place post the ABA League second phase.

1 mins

Table-topping Arsenal's Premier League position a hard-earned privilege: Arteta

LONDON Arsenal are vying for four trophies after cruising through to the Champions League knockout stage as table toppers, advancing to the fifth round of the FA Cup and the final of the League Cup where they will face Manchester City next month

2 mins

England's Leah returns in squad for '27 WC qualifiers

England skipper Leah Williamson is back in the squad for the first time since the country's Euro 2025 triumph in July after manager Sarina Wiegman named 25 players on Tuesday for their opening 2027 World Cup qualifiers against Ukraine and Iceland in March.

1 mins

Former rugby league star reportedly shot in Sydney

Former New Zealand and Samoa rugby league winger Matt Utai is in hospital in serious condition after being shot multiple times outside a Sydney home on Tuesday in what police described as a ‘brazen ambush’.

1 mins

Pollock to make first England start against Ireland at Six Nations

Henry Pollock will make his first start for England against Ireland in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Saturday after coach Steve Borthwick named a team showing three changes from the lineup beaten by Scotland last week.

1 mins

Barca suffer title defence blow in Girona derby defeat

Spanish champions Barcelona fell to a damaging 2-1 defeat at Girona on Monday to leave them trailing Real Madrid by two points at the top of La Liga.

2 mins

Sinner serves up impressive win over Machac on return to action in Doha

Jannik Sinner cruised to victory over Tomas Machac in the opening round of the Qatar Open on Monday in his first match since his unsuccessful Australian Open title defence.

1 mins

Pegula will lead WTA efforts to improve eves' tennis calendar

Jessica Pegula, the 2024 US Open runner-up, will lead a new 13-person panel to suggest changes to the women's tennis calendar, rankings points rules and the requirements about competing in certain events, according to a letter sent Tuesday by WTA Tour chair Valerie Camillo to players and tournament officials.

1 mins

France win first Olympic gold in men's relay with Norway romp

France went from last place on the first leg to being first on the last lap to secure the country's first Olympic gold medal in men's biathlon relay on Tuesday at the Milan Cortina Winter Games, upsetting defending champion Norway, while Sweden was able to hang on for the bronze.

1 mins

India look to extend winning run as Pakistan eye Super 8 spot with Namibia win

Defending champions India will look to extend their winning run when they clash against the Netherlands in their final Group A match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

2 mins

Split loyalties for Morkel mom in India versus S.Africa match

When India takes on South Africa in the Super Eights clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22, Mariana Morkel may be the most conflicted cricket fan on the planet at that time.

2 mins

Rain washes out Oz WC dreams as Zimbabwe, NZ advance to Super 8

Australia, the 2021 champion, crashed out of cricket’sT20 World Cup on Tuesday after Zimbabwe’s Group B game against Ireland was abandoned because of rain without a ball being bowled.

3 mins

14 former cricket greats, including India's Gavaskar and Kapil, bat for ex-PM Imran

More than a dozen former international cricket captains, including India's Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, rallied on Tuesday for jailed Pakistan ex-premier Imran Khan, appealing the Islamabad government to give him \"adequate\" medical treatment.

2 mins

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Gulf Today is an English-language daily newspaper based in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the four UAE broadsheet newspapers. Keeping the users informed on news and opinions from the UAE and the Middle East.