Doha, Qatar: Oil prices settled lower on Friday following the latest round of US-Iran hostilities as traders grew hopeful that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would eventually resume, but prices finished the week with sharp gains. Brent crude futures settled at $76.01, while US West Texas Int»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting all segments of society and fostering a culture of inclusion, QIIB has successfully concluded a specialised employee training programme “Effective Communication and Interaction with People with Disabilities,” delivered in collaboration wi»»»

Ten people have been arrested in an operation by Bulgaria's General Directorate Border Police targeting a cross-border rental car fraud scheme worth approximately EUR 900,000, the Border Police said on its Facebook page. Police searched 14 properties across the country. The alleged organizer of the»»»

Doha, Qatar: The four-year-old filly Fakhira confirmed her considerable talent with a determined victory win the 1900m contest, the Gr.1 (PA) Criterium Des Pouliches - Yas Racing at La Teste. A race for Purebred Arabian fillies and mares aged four and older, bringing her record to three wins from f»»»

Doha, Qatar: The total payment system transactions reached 81.063 million in May 2026, representing a 32 percent increase compared to 61.641 million in May 2025. This growth reflects rising adoption of digital payment channels and increased economic activity. The card payment systems continued to d»»»

WASHINGTON: Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 following a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement on his official X account. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief »»»

The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) said the situation remains stable, with national systems maintaining the highest level of readiness. NCEMA, in coordination with its strategic partners, confirmed that missile threats detected this morning were outside t»»»

WASHINGTON: Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of President Donald Trump, died on Saturday aged 71 following a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said in a statement on his official X account. “On the evening of Saturday, July 11, US Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief »»»

RAWABI: As Arabic rap thundered from loudspeakers and hundreds of spectators packed the stands in the occupied West Bank city of Rawabi, handlers put the finishing touches on gleaming Arabian stallions before leading them into the show ring.“Palestinians have a huge passion for Arabian horses,” sai»»»

Doha, Qatar: Belgium’s finest era ends without the World Cup glory it once promised. For more than a decade, Belgium’s golden generation captivated world football with a squad overflowing with talent. They climbed to the top of the FIFA World Ranking, produced some of the game’s finest players and »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways Group mourns the passing of His Highness The Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The group said this in a social media post, writing, "Qatar Airways Group mourns, with profound sorrow, the passing of His Highness The Father Amir, Sheik»»»

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Sports and Youth has launched its 2026 Summer Plan for youth centres and organisations, featuring a nationwide programme of 550 activities designed to engage young people during the school holidays. The initiative, announced on Friday, includes events organised by youth ce»»»

Doha, Qatar: Spain head into FIFA World Cup semi-final against France with growing confidence after their dramatic victory over Belgium, convinced they have what it takes to stop the tournament favourites. Luis de la Fuente’s side booked their place in the last four with a 2-1 win over Belgium on F»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s Seifeldin Mohamed Abdelsalam produced a dominant performance to win the men’s pole vault gold medal at the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, yesterday. The 21-year-old cleared 5.45 metres to secure the title, finishing ahead of China’s Rui Liu, who to»»»

On July 12, 1984, Democratic presidential nominee Walter Mondale named U.S. Rep. Geraldine Ferraro, D-N.Y., as his running mate. 1 of 5 | Walter Mondale and Rep. Geraldine Ferraro wave to the crowd at the Democratic National Convention on July 19, 1984, in San Francisco. On July 12, 1984, Mondale n»»»

US senator Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, his office announced early Sunday. "On the evening of Saturday, July 11, US senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief and sudden illness," his office said»»»

India has condemned the attack on commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, saying 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board have been rescued while one remains missing. The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation and has thank»»»

Doha, Qatar: Under the theme ‘Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people - today and for the future’, the State of Qatar joins the rest of the world in marking World Population Day, observed annually on July 11. The day aims to raise awareness of population issues and highlights topics rel»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan) one of the centres operating under the umbrella of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work has launched its summer programme, “Our Summer is a Blessing”, aimed at enriching the summer experience of senior women through a wide rang»»»

“Of course it did!” “Of course it didn’t!” supporters on either side will insist without a moment’s hesitation. But what is the truth about this supposed change of regime? Let’s take a closer look. Entire libraries have been written—and no doubt many more books will be—on the question of what polit»»»

Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died at the age of 71, according to his official account on X.Graham passed away on Saturday evening “from a brief and sudden illness,” a statement, published by the senator’s office on Sunday, read.“Senator Graham’s family appreciates pray»»»

Nouakchott: An official delegation from Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has participated in the 50th session of the General Assembly of the Arab Red Crescent and Red Cross Organization (ARCO). Held in Nouakchott, Mauritania, the three-day meetings were attended by high-level representatives from »»»

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior said security authorities and Civil Defence teams activated emergency response procedures following Iranian attacks. The Ministry of Interior said, based on field assessments, that three people, including a child, were injured by falling debris from interception operati»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Land Transport Affairs sector processed 6,585 transactions during the first half (H1) of 2026, driven by growing demand for services across road affairs, land transport planning, public transport and licensing, underscoring the sector's expanding role in supporting Qatar's transpor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Qualifying and Skills Development Department, has launched the “Maharat 2026” Summer Training Programme in cooperation with a number of private sector partners. The programme, one of the Ministry’s human capital development initiatives, is des»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Youth Hostels is continuing to strengthen Qatar’s tourism workforce through its “Future Qatar Tour Guides” programme, which has produced a new generation of qualified national tour guides equipped with the professional knowledge and practical skills needed to showcase the country»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Syria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in the political, economic and security fields, as well as supporting Syria’s ongoing reform and development efforts. Speaking to Al Jazeera»»»

Washington: The office of US Senator Lindsey Graham confirmed on social media that the senator had "passed away from a brief and sudden illness" on the evening of Saturday, July 11, 2026. This is a developing story...»»»

VULCANO PORTO: Hovering over the volcano, a buzzing drone pauses in front of a laser beam on the crater’s edge, as researchers test whether the devices can measure gases to predict eruptions. On the Aeolian island of Vulcano, off the coast of Sicily, German researcher Marius Schaab, from the Techni»»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Labour Relations Department at the Ministry of Labour, Yousuf Ali Abdulnour, has outlined the key amendments introduced under Law No. 9 of 2026, highlighting new requirements for professional licensing and training in selected occupations, the legal recognitio»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior confirmed that three people, including one child, sustained injuries as a result of falling debris from interception operations in the country on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The injured are receiving the necessary medical care. As part of its continuous monitoring o»»»

Arab Finance: As Egypt navigates structural shifts across its agricultural supply chains, the local milling sector is under intense pressure to modernize, optimize capacity, and ensure food security for a growing population of over 112 million. Caught between global market volatility, a rapid 76% s»»»

Egypt’s startup ecosystem is entering a new phase of transformation with the launch of the Startup Egypt Platform, a national initiative designed to lower entry barriers and accelerate entrepreneurial growth. By combining government support with private-sector expertise, the platform offers a unifi»»»

DOHA: The Amiri Diwan announced the death of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani on Sunday morning, at the age of 74. The Amiri Diwan statement added: May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him the best reward for what he achieved for his homeland and nation.»»»

Ami Inoe of Japan and Florentina Trumpler of Germany won the first prizes in the women's senior category (ages 17–27) at the fourth Sarah-Nora Prima International Ballet Competition. In the men's division, the top awards went to Bulgaria's Samuil Nedelin and Tiago Victor Alvarez Santana of Brazil. »»»

Arab Finance: Egypt’s agricultural exports have surpassed 5.8 million tons so far this year amid rising global demand, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk announced. This reflects the country's success in developing the agricultural sector and enhancing its competitiveness on t»»»

Arab Finance: Maersk will resume transits through the Suez Canal on its Middle East–US East Coast (MECL) service, a shift in its network after months of rerouting vessels around the Cape of Good Hope due to regional security concerns, as per a statement. The first westbound sailing via the Suez Can»»»

NEW DELHI — India's largest state-run oil and gas producer has approved plans to develop a 1.75 million metric tonne strategic petroleum reserve, as New Delhi seeks to bolster energy security after being hit hard during the Middle East war.India, the world's third-largest importer of oil and the se»»»

Every summer since 2009, residents of a Palestinian village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have gathered for a kite festival. The event is held on land that they say has been partly lost since a settlement was established in 1983. The festival, while primarily for children, carries a "polit»»»

Bulgaria's National Guards Unit is marking the 147th anniversary of its establishment with a ceremonial changing of the guard in front of the President's building at noon on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence said. July 12 marks the anniversary of the first official escort of a Bulgarian prince in 187»»»

Amiri Diwan mourns the passing of the great leader of the nation, His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away this morning, on July 12, 2026, at the age of 74. "May Allah envelop the great leader of the nation in His vast mercy and forgiveness, and grant him a sp»»»

DUBAI: ​Qatari former Emir Sheikh ‌Hamad bin ‌Khalifa ​Al ‌Thani ⁠has ​died ⁠at the ⁠age ‌of ‌74, ​the ‌nation’s Amiri Diwan, ‌its top ‌government body, said ⁠on ⁠Sunday.»»»

LOS ANGELES: Former double world champion Conor McGregor lost to Max Holloway after only 69 seconds because of a right knee injury on Saturday, in his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after a five-year layoff. Referee Mike Beltran stopped the mixed martial arts welterweight contest at U»»»

NATO justifies the alliance's preparations for a major conflict with the false claim that Russia allegedly poses a threat, Vladislav Maslennikov, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of European Issues, told Sputnik. The North Atlantic bloc "is a priori geared toward confrontation,»»»

“Welcome to Egypt, the cradle of civilization and welcome to New Suez Canal , a crucial artery of global trade,”. That was the opening speech addressed by Vice Admiral Mohab Mamish, of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) and the man in charge of the project, noting that the key development to Egypt prog»»»

Saudi Arabia has launched a new Package Visa initiative, announcing the first six countries eligible for the scheme that allows travellers to obtain a tourist visa through a single integrated travel package. The programme aims to simplify the visitor journey by combining flights, accommodation and »»»

HAVANA: Cuba worked to revive its electrical grid Saturday after a second nationwide blackout in less than a week, with repairs hampered by a fuel shortage caused by a US blockade, authorities said. The Caribbean island is reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades — one made worse by the fu»»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi visited the drilling operations site of the “Velox-1X” exploration well onboard the drillship Stena Ice MAX, according to a statement. The well is being executed by Shell in the North Cleopatra concession within the Herodotus Ba»»»

Al Majalla has chosen Iran for its cover this week because the funeral of Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on 28 February 2026, was not merely a farewell ceremony for the Supreme Leader; it marked the start of a new phase that raises major questions about the future of the reg»»»