Al Dana Girls Center marks Arab Youth Day with summer camp
QNA Doha Al Dana Girls Center, under Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth, launched its summer camp in Doha on Sunday. The event marked Arab Youth Day and was held under the theme “From Dialogue to Change”. It reflects the centre’s mission to empower young people, strengthen their role in national »»»
ICBF holds condolence meetfor Ras Laffan accident victims
Tribune News Network Doha The Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), in association with the Embassy of India in Qatar, organised a solemn condolence meeting at Kanjani Hall of the Integrated Indian Community Centre (IICC), Al Thumama, to pay tribute to the 12 Indian nationals who lost their liv»»»
SDC honours 185 karate students at Belt Awarding Ceremony
Tribune News Network Doha The Skills Development Centre (SDC) organised a grand Karate Belt Awarding Ceremony at the Centre’s Maestro Community Hall, celebrating the achievements of 185 students who successfully completed various belt grading examinations conducted by the Qatar Karate Federation an»»»
QC implements 28 projects for 2,000 beneficiaries in Burkina Faso
Tribune News Network Doha As part of its ongoing humanitarian and development efforts, Qatar Charity (QC), through its Burkina Faso branch, implemented a series of projects and initiatives benefiting nearly 2,000 vulnerable people across several regions of the country. The initiatives included the »»»
NCSA, beIN sign agreement on enhancing cybersecurity awareness, building capacity
Tribune News Network Doha The National Cyber Security Agency and beIN Media Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation incybersecurity awareness and national capacity building. The MoU was signed on behalf of the National Cyber Security Agency by Dalal Al Aqe»»»
Sustainable development envoys get a tour of Guinness Record-holding Lusail Bus Depot of Mowasalat
Tribune News Network Doha Mowasalat (Karwa) welcomed 50 young sustainable development ambassadors from the Sustainable Development Ambassadors Center to the Lusail Bus Depot as part of their ‘Sustainability Coffee’ programme. The visit provided an opportunity for the ambassadors to explore one of Q»»»
Mazzraty ‘Partners in Motion’ initiative to support retailers
Tribune News Network Doha In line with its commitment to supporting local businesses and contributing to Qatar National Vision 2030, Mazzraty, under Arab Qatari Dairy Products, has launched “Mazzraty Partners in Motion”, a new initiative designed to empower retail partners with sustainable solution»»»
Egyptian Stock Market Sees Modest Gains Amid Mixed Performance
In a week defined by fluctuating dynamics, Egypt’s stock exchange (EGX) concluded its trading session on a positive note on November 21st. The main benchmark index, EGX30, experienced a slight uptick, rising by 0.14% to reach 30,631.8 points. This performance aligns with the broader trend of recove»»»
OPEC+ raises quotas again as Middle East calms
BERLIN — Seven OPEC+ members decided on Sunday to again raise oil production quotas as Gulf countries reel from the Middle East war.Ministers from key OPEC+ countries Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on Sunday and "decided to implement a production adj»»»
How Oxford Union’s first Palestinian president became Britain’s most scrutinized student leader
OXFORD: By the time Arwa Elrayess’s presidency of the Oxford Union drew to a close, she had become one of the most divisive student figures in Britain. Her name had ricocheted through newspapers and political debate, far beyond Oxford’s dreaming spires. Critics accused the 20-year-old of legitimizi»»»
What Hussam Abu Safiya’s case shows about the limits of international pressure
LONDON: The image of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya walking toward Israeli forces before his arrest on Dec. 27, 2024, became one of the defining images of the Gaza war. New allegations about the Palestinian doctor’s treatment in Israeli custody have renewed calls for his release and raised fresh questions a»»»
More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey
ANKARA: Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organized by the Communist Party of Turkiye (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next week, the party said in a statement. Turkiye will host leaders from the 32 allied countries, »»»
PM Magyar heads to first NATO summit – then stays in Türkiye for family holiday with sons
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on Sunday that he will travel to Türkiye early on Monday to attend the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit before remaining in the country for a four-day family holiday with his two sons. The prime minister shared the details in a Faceb»»»
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Isra»»»
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel
JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel, in order to be protected from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Isra»»»
Palestinian tourism official warns of Israeli plan targeting 142 archaeological sites in Hebron
HEBRON: The director of the tourism and antiquities directorate in Hebron, Jabr Al-Rajoub, said Israeli authorities are moving forward with a plan to assert control over 142 archaeological sites in the governorate by transferring their administration from military authorities to a civilian body aff»»»
ACC export value hits JD768m in H1 2026
AMMAN — The value of exports covered by certificates of origin issued by the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) increased by 25.2 per cent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period last year.According to chamber data, exports documented through these certificates reached around JD768 mil»»»
Audit Bureau launches int'l training programme for auditors with IDI partnership
AMMAN — The Audit Bureau launched an international professional training programme for its auditors in partnership with the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) as part of efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance professional standards.A total of 52 auditors and 13 trainers from the»»»
U.S. officials believed Israel was plotting to kill Iranian negotiators – Ya Libnan
Share: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, left, with Abbas Araghchi, center, traveled to Switzerland in June for a second in-person meeting with Vice President JD Vance and the American delegation.Credit…Pool photo by Urs Flueeler Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad»»»
Qatar secures second place at regional cybersecurity training in Zimbabwe
doha: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) secured second place with its national team at the Regional Joint Cybersecurity Training organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and hosted by the Republic of Zimbabwe. The training brought together representatives from African an»»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Trump's four-part strategy for a post-American world: retreat, rebel, replace and reform international institutions
US President Donald Trump has broken with the paradigm of the rules based international order and is causing chaos with his transactional modus operandi that puts “America first”. At the same time the global emerging markets have come of age and have put on enough economic and military muscle so th»»»
Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi officials attend funeral ceremonies for Iran's Khamenei
Tens of thousands of mourners flocked to Tehran's Grand Mosalla Mosque to pay their respects to late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday. Among them were representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis of Yemen, members of the "axis of resistance" that Iran has long supported as»»»
Iran needs to 'normalise relations with the US somehow' to save economy, expert says
Iranian leaders joined prayers Sunday over the casket of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a second day of funeral ceremonies. Arash Azizi, contribuing writer at the Atlantic, said Iran needs to "normalise relations with the US somehow" as he pointed to the economy which is in tatters followi»»»
47 UAE aid trucks enter Gaza carrying vital supplies
Gaza: Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, comprising 47 trucks carrying 416 tonnes of relief supplies, including food parcels and shelter materials, as part of the United Arab Emirates' ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the P»»»
UAE IB results 2026: Schools report top scores despite cancelled exams
Dubai: UAE schools are marking a standout year as the May 2026 International Baccalaureate (IB) results begin rolling in, with early data showing students performing well above the global average. Several schools have already reported students achieving the maximum possible score of 45 points, alon»»»
Jordan evacuates 21 individuals from earthquake-hit Venezuela
LONDON: Jordanian authorities have evacuated 21 people from earthquake-hit Venezuela as part of a broader humanitarian response launched to help the South American country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday that the Jordanian evacuees had arrived in Amman on board a C-17 aircraft »»»
Saudi youth explore space, AI at Jeddah future innovator challenge
JEDDAH: The Space Prize Foundation, a global nonprofit focused on expanding youth participation in the space economy, launched the Space Prize KSA Future Innovator Challenge at Effat University in Jeddah on Sunday, bringing together students aged 12 to 18 for a three-day program focused on space, t»»»
From Raja ball boy to World Cup hero: The rise of Soufiane Rahimi
RIYADH: When Ismael Saibari clutched the back of his right thigh just 22 minutes into Morocco’s FIFA World Cup round of 16 clash against Canada, alarm bells started ringing. In a tournament where the Atlas Lions’ glaring weakness had been converting golden chances, losing their top scorer was the l»»»
Mourning of slain supreme leader enters second day in Iran - UPI.com
1 of 4 | Foreign and domestic officials pay respects before the coffins containing the late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and members of his family at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque on July 3 in Tehran, Iran. Mourners beat their chests and chanted "Revenge, Revenge" while throngs fill»»»
Bangladesh says Saudi fertilizer support eased food security risks during Hormuz closure
DHAKA: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March threatened not only fuel but also fertilizer supply to Bangladesh, as it entered its planting season. A state agency responsible for the imports says that Saudi help allowed emergency supplies to reach on time, reducing food security risks. Mid-Ma»»»
OPEC+ agrees to raise oil output targets for August
London, July 5 (SANA) OPEC+ agreed on Sunday to increase crude oil production targets for August, according to a statement issued after a meeting of the alliance. The group agreed to raise production quotas by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, continuing a series of increases approved for Ju»»»
Three sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor
TEHRAN: Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who succeeded him as Iran’s supreme leader, did not make an appearance. State TV showed Mostafa, Meysam and Masoud Khamenei praying behi»»»
Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Will the far-right leader be barred from the French presidency?
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s political fate will be decided on Tuesday when a Paris appeals court rules on whether she is eligible to run in the 2027 presidential elections, a verdict with major implications for France's future. Le Pen is appealing her 2025 conviction for embezzling European Pa»»»
Araghchi to Resistance Allies: Iran Seeks End to Lebanon War, Vows Continued Support for Palestine - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Araghchi to Resistance Allies: Iran Seeks End to Lebanon War, Vows Continued Support for Palestine 05-07-2026 12:46 PM Iranian Foreign Mini»»»
EGX Edges Higher as Foreign Buying Extends Market Recovery
Small caps lead gains while investors weigh debt inflows, IMF progress and improving external liquidity Cairo — Egyptian equities closed last week higher on Wednesday, extending the market’s recovery for a second consecutive session as foreign investors returned as net buyers and small- and mid-cap»»»
Gulf Investors Eye Stake in Egypt’s $150m Arab API Pharmaceutical Ingredients Project
Egypt’s drive to localise pharmaceutical manufacturing has attracted fresh regional investor interest, with Gulf companies expressing a desire to participate in the Arab API project, one of the country’s largest strategic investments in pharmaceutical raw materials. Olfat Ghorab, Chairwoman of the »»»
Zeyne announces surprise summer shows
DUBAI: Palestinian Jordanian singer-songwriter Zeyne has surprised fans by announcing a series of intimate summer performances ahead of her previously announced European tour, giving audiences another chance to see the rising regional star live before she hits the stage in September. The singer rev»»»
Trump says Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is'
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House as early as next week, U.S. President Donald Trump told Axios, adding that the prime minister "knows who the boss is" in their relationship. The possible meeting comes amid reports of tensions between the two leaders over efforts to end the wa»»»
National Cyber Security Agency, beIN Media Group sign pact to strengthen cooperation in national capacity building
DOHA: The National Cyber Security Agency and beIN Media Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of cybersecurity awareness and national capacity building. The MoU outlines cooperation across several areas, most notably offering training opportunit»»»
Mannai Home unveils TCL’s 2026 SQD-Mini LED TV Lineup in Qatar with Flagship X11L
Doha: Mannai Home, in partnership with TCL, has officially launched the highly anticipated 2026 TCL SQD-Mini LED TV lineup in Qatar, introducing the premium C7L, C8L, and flagship X11L models. The launch event showcased TCL's latest display innovations, bringing exceptional brightness, cinematic co»»»
1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelensky hold separate Trump calls
MOSCOW: One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday, as Russian and Ukrainian leaders held separate calls with US President Donald Trump on ending the war, now in its fifth year. Two others were injured in the »»»
UN Syria inquiry commission condemns Damascus café bombing, calls for accountability
Geneva, July 5 (SANA) The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic has condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a café in Damascus on July 2, calling for those responsible to be held accountable. In a statement posted on X, the commission said the attack kill»»»
Europe Today Hardly Capable of Offering Constructive Ideas for Ukraine Settlement - Diplomat
GENEVA (Sputnik) - Europe is hardly capable of offering constructive ideas for a Ukrainian settlement today, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told RIA Novosti. "Regarding the recent increased frequency of statements by European leaders about the need to 'talk' with Russia, primarily »»»
Turkiye eyes F110 fighter jet engines as Trump comes to town
ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkiye’s acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won’t resolve the F-35 dispute that has soured ties, analysts say. The July 7-8 summit, which is being hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, wi»»»
Mowasalat hosts sustainability ambassadors in Lusail
Doha, Qatar: Mowasalat (Karwa) welcomed 50 young sustainable development ambassadors from the Sustainable Development Ambassadors Centre to the Lusail Bus Depot, as part of their ‘Sustainability Coffee’ programme. The visit provided an opportunity for the ambassadors to explore one of Qatar’s key s»»»
Egypt's Summer Economy: Luxury, Resilience, and the Middle Ground Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt’s summer economy is not a single, uniform market but a fragmented system shaped by geography, lifestyle, and consumer behavior. According to Platformance’s Summer Egypt 2026 report, the season represents one of the country’s largest windows of concentrated consumer attention. Yet, it unfolds »»»
China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks
BEIJING: China’s military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganization at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive. The shake-up is believed to be part of an effort to reform the military and ensur»»»
Putin and Trump Hold Constructive Phone Call, Discuss Ukraine and Middle East – Kremlin Aide
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a new phone call, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said. The call was initiated by the American side and lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes. According to Ushakov, the conversation was not only protocol-related, but also businesslike and highly »»»
CBE denies reports of new 25, 50 piastre, EGP 1 banknotes Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) refuted reports circulating on social media and websites regarding the issuance of new 25-piastre, 50-piastre, and EGP 1 paper banknotes, according to an official statement. It clarified that the paper banknotes currently in circulation are from previou»»»