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Tech News

Women in tech: Next decade's mission is closing the gap

Web Summit’s Women in Tech initiative celebrates 10 years of bridging the gender gap in technology and entrepreneurship with another milestone in Qatar.

11/02/2026

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Prince William joins e-sports tournament during visit to Riyadh

Prince William took part in an e-sports event in Riyadh as part of his official visit to Saudi Arabia.

11/02/2026

Europe

Israeli policy in West Bank 'close to ethnic cleansing' – Olmert

The former Israeli premier decried his country's actions and policy in the West Bank just as the Israeli government announced radical plans to exert control of even more Palestinian territory.

09/02/2026

Tech News

Israeli startup builds zero-click spy tools for Western intelligence

Following the events of 7 October, the company Radiant was quick to provide IDF intelligence with technical tools that helped track the location of several Israeli hostages.

09/02/2026

Qatar

Top stars arrive in Doha as Qatar TotalEnergies Open begins

The Qatar Open has kicked off in Doha, the first WTA 1000 tournament of the season. With 1,000 ranking points at stake and nearly €3.5m in prize money on the line, many of the world’s top women’s tennis players are taking part.

08/02/2026

United Arab Emirates

Suspect in shooting of Russian general arrested in Dubai, says Moscow

Vladimir Alekseyev was hospitalised after being shot several times Friday by an assailant at an apartment building in northwestern Moscow. The attack followed a series of assassinations of senior military officers that Russia has blamed on Ukraine.

08/02/2026

Tech News

Web Summit Qatar: Luma AI ramps up global expansion

Luma AI, the generative AI company behind advanced video and multimodal models, is expanding rapidly, positioning itself among a small group of companies pushing the frontier of artificial intelligence. CEO and Co-founder Amit Jain spoke to Euronews on the sidelines of Web Summit Qatar.

06/02/2026

Business

Lebanon’s €42.4bn gold dilemma: A crisis lifeline or a last resort?

As trust in banks evaporates, citizens buy coins and jewellery while officials argue over whether to unlock the nation’s vast reserves.

06/02/2026

United Arab Emirates

Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal praised at UAE human fraternity awards

At the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity held in Abu Dhabi, world leaders highlighted dialogue, compromise and practical peace.

06/02/2026

Oman

Oman mediates Iran-US nuclear talks in Muscat as tensions remain high

The talks are the first diplomatic encounter between the United States and Iran since Washington joined Israel's conflict against the Islamic republic in June with strikes on nuclear sites.

06/02/2026

Qatar

German chancellor visits Qatar for energy talks amid regional tensions

Germany is stepping up diplomacy in the Gulf as global alliances shift and regional tensions rise. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Doha stop comes as Berlin seeks energy security, defence partners and stability amid Iran fears.

05/02/2026

Gaza

At least 24 killed in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations

Israeli strikes across the Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 24 people, according to health officials, as both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire.

05/02/2026

Tech News

AI 'critical' for Germany's future, digital minister warns

Germany’s minister for digital transformation and government modernisation, Karsten Wildberger, tells Euronews Next how the government is pushing ahead with efforts to digitise the country with the help of AI.

05/02/2026

United Arab Emirates

'All-out war' in the Middle East must be avoided, Lebanese PM says

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he welcomed renewed US-Iran talks set for this Friday, as well as efforts to promote stability and avoid “all-out” war in the Middle East.

04/02/2026

United Arab Emirates

Europe and Gulf countries strengthen ties at World Governments Summit

World Governments Summit in Dubai sees record European turnout as the UAE positions itself as a neutral hub for global dialogue and Gulf-EU ties.

04/02/2026

Tech News

Web Summit Qatar startups raise $205 million as the summit wraps up

Companies at Web Summit Qatar have collectively raised more than $28 billion (€23.7bn) over the past year, highlighting the sheer weight of innovation in the room.

04/02/2026

United Arab Emirates

What happened on day one of World Governments Summit in Dubai?

The World Governments Summit opened in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday with calls for governance reform, AI oversight and diplomatic solutions to regional tensions. Euronews brings you the play-by-play of day one.

04/02/2026

Tech News

BlackBerry’s quiet comeback as a cybersecurity firm, CEO reveals all

Speaking at the World Government Summit, John Giamatteo told Euronews Next how the once mobile maker now powers secure systems for governments and cars.

04/02/2026

Art

Processions, poetry and desert rhythms: Inside Diriyah Art Biennale

As Saudi Arabia's largest contemporary art platform hosts its third edition, the artistic directors of the Diriyah Biennale reveal how ancient Bedouin journeys have inspired a radical new vision.

04/02/2026

Economy

LNG2026: CEOs of world’s top energy companies gather in Qatar

The 21st edition of the International Conference and Exhibition on Liquified Natural Gas, or LNG2026, kicked off in Doha, Qatar, gathering global leaders, energy giants and experts with geopolitics, market dynamics, emerging technologies and the energy transition dominating discussions.

04/02/2026

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Gaza residents return to Khan Younis after Rafah reopens

Palestinians began returning to Khan Younis via the reopened Rafah crossing, but only a few crossed as aid stayed blocked and many remained stranded.

04/02/2026

Tech News

Web Summit Qatar day three brings tech and culture together

At Web Summit Qatar, tech and creativity shared the stage. Startups, artists and policymakers came together, showing how ideas, music and technology can shape the future in real time.

03/02/2026

Travel News

Inside the UNESCO-listed churches drawing pilgrims to Cyprus

The Troodos region is home to 10 UNESCO-listed churches, which draw religious tourists from across the globe.

03/02/2026

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Emotional reunions at Rafah as Palestinians cross Gaza-Egypt border

Emotional reunions in Gaza as Rafah crossing partially reopens, allowing limited medical evacuations and family returns after months of pressure.

03/02/2026

Qatar

Varoufakis: Capitalism has already ended and we don’t even know it

Speaking to Euronews after his panel at Web Summit Qatar, the former Greek finance minister said the world could be heading toward another crisis like 2008, driven by the rise of stablecoins and powerful tech platforms.

02/02/2026

Tech News

30,000 at Web Summit Qatar for AI, quantum and creator economy

In Doha, Web Summit Qatar is underway, with startups and global investors connecting and tackling the next wave of tech challenges.

02/02/2026