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13 February 2026
Lebanon 12-02-2026 | 15:25
As UNIFIL’s mission nears its end, Italy signals new military role to bolster Lebanese stability and counter Hezbollah.
Business Tech 12-02-2026 | 13:43
Abu Dhabi posts 7.7% GDP growth in Q3 2025, with construction, logistics, finance, and energy leading the post-oil economic expansion and reinforcing the emirate’s diversification and resilience.
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 13:31
The formalities surrounding the seventh Trump–Netanyahu meeting in a year suggest that the U.S. president does not want to tie his Iran agenda entirely to Israel’s. 
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 13:03
If Hezbollah truly values Lebanon, it must put the state first, gradually integrate into its institutions, and step into a new phase that finally asserts the country’s authority across its territory.
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 12:48
After 25 years of nuclear negotiations, the cards are laid bare. Between U.S. pressure, Israeli demands, and Iran’s strategic resilience, the region teeters on the edge of confrontation - or cautious compromise.
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 12:36
From civil war to ISIS, and from U.S. ally to Iranian proxy, al-Maliki’s political rise and fall reveal the high-stakes struggle shaping Iraq’s future - and why the American-backed state still endures.
Lebanon 12-02-2026 | 11:24
Amid regional tensions and economic challenges, Germany’s historic role in Lebanon raises questions about diplomacy, security, and possible humanitarian initiatives. 
Business Tech 12-02-2026 | 11:07
In this exclusive interview with Annahar, Naim Yazbeck, President of Microsoft Middle East & Africa, outlines the three factors that will determine whether AI investments translate into real economic impact: trust, infrastructure, and skills.
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 09:40
The reconstruction process in Syria is a major, complex investment opportunity. The political and economic developments have created a unique investment prospect in a country devastated by years of conflict. Recovery needs are estimated at between 250 and 400 billion USD, making it a decades-long task that requires foreign capital and expertise across all sectors.

Selected News

Middle East 12-02-2026 | 14:49
Amid U.S. pressure, Israeli threats, and domestic unrest, Tehran and Washington explore a fragile path from hostility to cautious calm. 
Business Tech 12-02-2026 | 13:44
U.S. gold futures for April delivery lost 0.2% to $5,087.30 per ounce.
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 13:15
Sanctioned associations and rogue financial companies threaten stability, calling for urgent government intervention.
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 12:07
The meeting between Condoleezza Rice and Muammar Gaddafi remains just one episode in the vast sea of anecdotes from Abdul Rahman Shalgam’s memoirs, a glimpse into an era brimming with eccentricity, tension, and unforgettable moments of diplomacy.
Middle East 12-02-2026 | 03:31
According to the U.N. counter-terrorism experts, the Islamic State group maintains an estimated 3,000 fighters across Iraq and Syria, the majority of them based in Syria.
Middle East 10-02-2026 | 15:52
Military says suspects trained for sabotage and kept contact via social media and gaming apps
Lebanon 12-02-2026 | 15:52
The seven-day trial arrangement aims to ease congestion and regulate cargo movement through reciprocal unloading and reloading at the border.
Middle East 12-02-2026 | 15:28
Lawmakers stress that continued engagement with Damascus hinges on accountability, local governance reforms, and protection of human rights.
Lebanon 12-02-2026 | 15:25
As UNIFIL’s mission nears its end, Italy signals new military role to bolster Lebanese stability and counter Hezbollah.

Opinion

Opinion 12-02-2026 | 13:31
The formalities surrounding the seventh Trump–Netanyahu meeting in a year suggest that the U.S. president does not want to tie his Iran agenda entirely to Israel’s. 
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 13:15
Sanctioned associations and rogue financial companies threaten stability, calling for urgent government intervention.
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 13:03
If Hezbollah truly values Lebanon, it must put the state first, gradually integrate into its institutions, and step into a new phase that finally asserts the country’s authority across its territory.
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 12:48
After 25 years of nuclear negotiations, the cards are laid bare. Between U.S. pressure, Israeli demands, and Iran’s strategic resilience, the region teeters on the edge of confrontation - or cautious compromise.
Opinion 12-02-2026 | 12:36
From civil war to ISIS, and from U.S. ally to Iranian proxy, al-Maliki’s political rise and fall reveal the high-stakes struggle shaping Iraq’s future - and why the American-backed state still endures.
Art 09-02-2026 | 16:33
Blending historical recordings and live performance, the Egyptian artist explores music, rituals, and stories from cultures around the world.
Wellbeing & longevity 09-02-2026 | 16:31
Discover how warming your extremities can help you fall asleep faster, sleep more deeply, and improve overall sleep quality.
Wellbeing & longevity 09-02-2026 | 16:21
Learn how simple lifestyle choices—exercise, diet, sleep, and social interaction—can slow cognitive decline and keep your mind active for years to come.
Lifestyle 06-02-2026 | 15:05
Is blocking social media a form of protection, or does mindful guidance offer a healthier path for children and adolescents in the digital age?
Sport 10-02-2026 | 13:51
British Crown Prince meets female football players in Riyadh and travels to AlUla as royal ties between London and Riyadh continue to deepen.
Sport 09-02-2026 | 16:30
With gyms destroyed and resources scarce, Palestinian children train amid tents and rubble, finding strength, discipline, and hope in the midst of war.
Football 06-02-2026 | 17:03
Real Madrid’s K5 masks track players’ endurance and aerobic capacity in real time, bringing high-tech training straight to the pitch.
Region 03-02-2026 | 14:15
Amini joins other athletes in standing against human rights abuses, refusing to wear the national jersey as tensions rise between Iran’s sports community and the regime. 
Sport 02-02-2026 | 14:45
A Ring and Sela-sponsored event this weekend registered the highest attendance for a boxing match in the modern history of Madison Square Garden.