President of Egypt arrives in Doha to offer condolences
Doha, Qatar: President of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Doha on Tuesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airpo»»»
Tanker struck off Oman coast, says UK maritime agency
Dubai, UAE: A tanker was struck by a missile off the coast of Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said on Tuesday, as Iran and the United States exchanged fire over control of the Strait of Hormuz. "UKMTO has received a report of an incident 13NM southeast of Limah, Oman. A tanker has rep»»»
Qatar condemns Iran’s targeting of Emirati oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar condemned the targeting of two Emirati oil tankers while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing it as a serious violation of the safety of international navigation, a direct threat to the security of global energy supplies, and a clear and explicit bre»»»
Qatar strongly condemns targeting of southern region in Saudi Arabia
Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the Houthi group's targeting of the southern region in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, said that it considers this attack a blatant violation of the Kingdom's sovereignt»»»
Michael Jackson tribute act set to rock Dubai
RIYADH: A tribute to the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson, “Michael Lives Forever,” is coming to Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on July 18. The show will feature tribute artist Rodrigo Teaser, who has worked with Jackson’s choreographer Lavelle Smith Jr; Jennifer Batten, who played on all three of Michael J»»»
Explosions heard in Bahrain: AFP journalist
Manama: Explosions were heard in the Bahraini capital on Tuesday morning, an AFP journalist said, after sirens sounded for the third time since dawn. Bahrain's defence ministry had warned on X that "sirens have been set off, we urge citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe»»»
Israeli light attack drone drops stun grenade towards Byout Al-Seyyad: Al-Manar reporter in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Oil hits nearly 1-month high above $85 amid US-Iran strikes, Hormuz closure - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Amir receives Prime Minister of Italy
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Prime Minister of the Italian Republic HE Giorgia Meloni and the accompanying delegation on Tuesday at Lusail Palace, where Her Excellency offered condolences on the passing of the Father Amir HH Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. Al»»»
UAE Ministry of Interior reviews readiness plans, emergency framework
Dubai: The Standing Committee for Operations Affairs and the Federal Readiness and Preparedness Assessment Team held a joint coordination meeting chaired by Brigadier Dr. Salem Al Habsi, Deputy Director-General of Federal Central Operations. The meeting, held at the Dubai Police Academy, brought to»»»
UK updates UAE travel advice amid rising US-Iran tensions
The UK Government has updated its travel advice for the UAE, warning British nationals that regional tensions remain unpredictable amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said attacks could resume at short notice despite a recent memorandum of unde»»»
Iran’s Parliament Introduces Bill on Hormuz Strait Security - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Sofia Mayor Says New Borisova Gradina Development Plan Will Protect Park
Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev said in a Facebook post on Tuesday that the new Detailed Development Plan (DDP) for Borisova Gradina park would provide long-term protection for the park, limit arbitrary planning decisions and place the public interest above private interests. He said 441 submissions fro»»»
Lebanese President arrives in Doha to offer condolences
Doha, Qatar: President of the Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun arrived in Doha on Tuesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport b»»»
UAE influencer fined Dh81,000 over defamatory restaurant video
Abu Dhabi: As part of its ongoing awareness campaigns to promote legal culture and public understanding of the law, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has released a story-based awareness video titled “A Brief Video… A Costly Price” as part of its “Stories and Lessons” series. The initiative aims to»»»
Syrian minister highlights women’s role in preserving social cohesion at OIC conferenc
Islamabad, July 14 (SANA) Syrian Minister of Social Affairs and Labor Hind Kabawat said on Monday that Syrian women played a decisive role in preserving the country’s social fabric throughout 14 years of war, describing their resilience as a cornerstone of Syria’s recovery and reconstruction. Speak»»»
US accounts for 25% of foreign economic concentration applications in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: American companies accounted for a quarter of all foreign economic concentration applications in Saudi Arabia during the second quarter of 2026. British and German companies followed, each accounting for 6.5 percent, according to Talal Al-Haqil, director of the Mergers and Acquisitions Depa»»»
Saudi Arabia’s House of Oud holds first graduation ceremony for music students
RIYADH: The Saudi Music Commission recently held its first graduation ceremony for students of the House of Oud in Riyadh at the Riyadh Literary Club, marking the culmination of their educational journey. The ceremony featured a number of performances that showcased the development of the graduates»»»
‘We’re here to win’: Livin and Lunar, the Saudi champions competing at the EWC
PARIS: In Paris, the Esports World Cup is about far more than video games. It is also a stage where influence, national image, and power are on display as Saudi Arabia seeks to cement its place at the center of the global esports landscape. By bringing its flagship competition outside Riyadh for th»»»
Lebanese president arrives in Doha to offer condolences
DOHA: President of the Republic of Lebanon HE General Joseph Aoun arrived in Doha on Tuesday to offer condolences on the passing of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The president and the accompanying delegation were received upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by Minist»»»
Emirates NBD launches real-time US dollar payments using blockchain
Dubai: Emirates NBD has launched real-time cross-border US dollar payments for corporate and institutional clients through the Partior blockchain network, cutting settlement times and giving businesses greater visibility over transactions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»
Temperatures on rise Tuesday
Tunis, July 14 (TAP) – Temperatures are expected to rise on Tuesday across northern and central Tunisia, while the southwest will experience a slight drop. Highs will range from 35°C to 40°C along the eastern coast and from 41°C to 46°C elsewhere in...»»»
OTP builds banking giant with Ipoteka Bank - interview with Szentpéteri
The OTP Group’s expansion in Uzbekistan is not just about acquiring a bank, but also about transforming an entire banking model. During the Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026), we spoke with Ádám Szentpéteri—acting CEO, deputy CFO, and Chief Transformation Officer of Ipoteka Bank, a»»»
Awqaf Ministry registers new endowment to support orphans
Doha, Qatar: The General Directorate of Endowments at Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has announced the registration of a new real estate endowment in Lusail dedicated to supporting orphan sponsorship, reinforcing efforts to promote sustainable charitable giving and social solidarity. The end»»»
Jordan intercepts four missiles launched from Iran
Amman: Jordan's Armed Forces said on Tuesday they had intercepted four missiles launched from Iran, with no casualties or property damage reported. A military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces said the missiles were intercepted successfully. Royal Engineering Corps teams a»»»
Finland’s former President pays tribute to Father Amir
Doha, Qatar: Former President of Finland Tarja Halonen has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, extending her heartfelt condolences to Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Al Thani family and the people of Qatar. In a message of c»»»
Abu Dhabi court jails man, fines him Dh100,000 for illegal emergency vehicle equipment
Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi criminal court has sentenced two men after convicting them of disrupting public order by illegally equipping a vehicle with emergency warning systems reserved for authorised emergency services. The court sentenced the first defendant to six months' imprisonment, imposed a Dh»»»
Oil climbs 2% to four-week high as Strait of Hormuz tensions intensify
London, July 14 (SANA) Oil prices rose about 2% on Tuesday, reaching their highest levels in four weeks as escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz fueled concerns over global energy supplies after the United States reimposed its naval blockade on Iran. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures »»»
UAE wins 15 medals on opening day of Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship
ALMATY: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team made an impressive start to its campaign at the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championship, amassing 15 medals on the opening day of competition at Almaty Arena. The UAE athletes produced strong technical performances, winning three gold, five silver and seven »»»
Iran executes 2 Daesh members convicted of armed rebellion
TEHRAN, Iran: Two members of the Daesh group were executed after they were convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic, Iranian state television reported Tuesday. The report identified the men as Mohieddin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani. It said they belonged to a Daesh cell that formed»»»
Trump’s 20% Hormuz fee plan rattles global shipping
Dubai: US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 20 per cent fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz has triggered alarm across the global shipping industry, with analysts warning it could dramatically increase the cost of transporting oil, disrupt supply chains and undermine long-»»»
Magnitude 5.2 aftershock jolts Masbate, Philippines — vigilance urged
Manila: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Masbate province in the central Philippines at 3.04 pm local time on Tuesday, an aftershock of a stronger quake that hit the area a day earlier, authorities said. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply clic»»»
Trump signs EO shrinking monuments, angering environmentalists - UPI.com
1 of 4 | President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing related to the transferring of federal land in the state of Utah in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, July 13, 2026. The orders reduced Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national mon»»»
Father Amir’s legacy lives on through Qatar’s economic transformation, US partnership
Doha, Qatar: The US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) mourns the loss of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. USQBC extends its deepest condolences to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Al Thani family, and th»»»
Wednesday to be first day of Safar: Qatar Calendar House
Doha: The Qatar Calendar House announced that, according to precise astronomical calculations conducted by its specialists, Wednesday will be the first day of Safar for the year 1448 AH. Executive Director of the Qatar Calendar House Dr. Faisal Al-Ansari explained that the crescent moon of Safar fo»»»
Dubai gold rebounds but remains near its cheapest level this month
Dubai: Dubai gold prices posted a modest increase on Tuesday morning, although rates remain near the lowest levels recorded this month following a steep decline over the past week. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign u»»»
Saudi Arabia’s Alibrahim: Decade of ‘honest self-assessment’ turned Vision 2030 into measurable SDG progress
NEW YORK: Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal F. Alibrahim presented the Kingdom’s third Voluntary National Review on the Sustainable Development Goals at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Monday, framing Vision 2030 as the vehicle that has translated the global 2030 Agenda into »»»
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon: Israeli forces conduct machine-gun sweep toward Byout Al-Seyyad - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iran’s oil exports continue despite the cancellation of US waivers: Oil minister - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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FIFA World Cup 2026: 'What stars are saying before semi-finals'
Doha, Qatar: Major tournaments are often underpinned by players who rarely grab the headlines but there are also moments when the biggest names take centre stage. That has certainly been the case in North America this summer at a tournament which has been widely dubbed as the “World Cup of supersta»»»
On This Day, July 14: NASA's New Horizons gets closest look yet at Pluto - UPI.com
On July 14, 2015, the New Horizons space probe came within 7,800 miles of Pluto, providing NASA scientists with the clearest photographs and most detailed measurements they've ever seen of the dwarf planet. 1 of 5 | Members of the New Horizons science team react to seeing the spacecraft's last and »»»
Expats pay tribute to visionary leader who shaped modern Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Long-term expatriates in Qatar have joined citizens in mourning the passing of the Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, paying heartfelt tribute to the visionary leader whose transformative policies helped shape the country into a thriving global hub and created opportun»»»
Real lead clubs behind World Cup brilliance
Doha, Qatar: While nations battle for World Cup glory, Europe’s biggest clubs have quietly staged a contest of their own in North America. From goals that have decided knockout ties to assists that have unlocked stubborn defences, players from a handful of elite clubs have left the biggest mark on »»»
Oil hits one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz
SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose nearly 3 percent on Tuesday to their highest in four weeks, as the US reimposed its naval blockade of Iran while the two countries stepped up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, heightening uncertainty about energy flows. Brent crude futures were last up $1.50, or 1.8 perce»»»
Father Amir remembered as visionary leader who transformed Qatar
Doha, Qatar: Minister of State and President of Qatar National Library H E Dr. Hamad bin Abdulaziz Al Kawari has paid a deeply personal and emotional tribute to the late Father Amir H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as an exceptional leader whose vision transformed Qatar and who»»»
Mbappe, Yamal duel as France and Spain clash for spot in final
Doha, Qatar: France’s bid for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final faces its toughest challenge today when the two-time champions meet reigning European champions Spain in a blockbuster semi-final in Dallas, with Argentina or England awaiting the winners in Sunday’s final. France have lived up »»»
Government invites private sector to help shape Qatar’s business environment through ‘Sharek’ platform
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in coordination with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, has invited private sector companies across Qatar to participate in the “Business Environment Challenges Submission Form” through the “Sharek” platform, as part of on»»»
Orbán: Hungary’s new president is ‘illegitimate’, refuses to recognise decisions
Former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared that he will not recognise the legitimacy of Hungary’s new president following Parliament’s approval of the 17th amendment to the Fundamental Law, which allows the head of state to be removed from office under certain circumstances. The constitutional»»»
DP World plans UAE east coast port to bypass Strait of Hormuz, FT reports
DP World is planning to build a new port and a container terminal on the United Arab Emirates’ east coast in a move that would reduce Dubai’s dependence on its flagship Jebel Ali hub and bypass the Strait of Hormuz, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The Dubai-based port operator i»»»
How ships are found, blockaded: US warships set to seal off Iran's ports
A naval blockade is one of the most powerful military tools available short of a full-scale invasion. It aims to prevent ships from entering or leaving an enemy's ports, disrupting trade, military logistics and energy exports. Also Read: Trump vows fresh blockade on Iranian ships through Strait of »»»