Doha: The Ministry of Youth and Sports participated in the Moroccan-Gulf Forum on the Economic and Social Empowerment of Youth, hosted by Casablanca, Kingdom of Morocco. The forum brought together a number of officials, experts, and representatives of youth-related organisations from the Gulf Coope»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf), represented by the Institute of Dawah and Islamic Sciences, has organised a specialised educational seminar titled ‘Knowledge Pathway for Imams 2026’ under the theme ‘Parenting… A Responsibility’, as part of its efforts to enhance»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated with a student delegation in the fourth session of the Arab Parliament for the Child (APC), which was hosted by the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates recently, alongside student delegations from various Arab countries. The Qatari student delegation inclu»»»

Doha: Qatar National Library (QNL) and the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts held an extensive virtual meeting yesterday to explore prospects for cooperation in various fields related to Arabic manuscripts and manuscript studies. This comes as part of their efforts to strengthen joint initiatives to »»»

Doha: Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail), in collaboration with the Qatar Chess Association, announced the conclusion of the fourth edition of the Qatar Rail Chess Open, which was held from July 17 to 20 this year, in conjunction with the celebration of World Chess Day, observed annually on July 2»»»

Doha: The Attorneys’ Admission Committee met yesterday under the chairmanship of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi, to discuss the items on its agenda. During the meeting, three new lawyers took the legal oath after completing their train»»»

Doha, Qatar: Government entities operating through Qatar’s integrated service centres have recorded a notable achievement, completing 46,786 services during June 2026, reflecting the continued momentum in enhancing public service delivery and supporting the objectives of the Third National Developm»»»

The US and Iran edged closer to another escalation on Wednesday as President Donald Trump warned that a strike on Iran’s heavily fortified “Pickaxe Mountain” nuclear tunnel complex could come “pretty soon”, while Washington carried out its 11th consecutive night of military operations against Irani»»»

At the invitation of the Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubaev, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov will pay an official visit to the Kyrgyz Republic on July 22-23, 2026. During the visit, the two countries’ foreign ministers are scheduled to hold talks to discuss current issues o»»»

Dubai: Emirati engineers and aerospace workers are set to gain access to specialist training, knowledge transfer and placements at Embraer facilities under a new agreement that could also bring more UAE-made components into the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer’s global supply chain. Sign up for our »»»

Inflationary trends developed more favourably than indicated in June, while the lower risk premium on domestic assets was maintained — these factors together resulted in the preservation of monetary policy room for manoeuvre, said Mihály Varga, governor of the central bank, at an online press confe»»»

Hormuz and a handful of maritime straits around the world have served as the linchpin of global trade since the 16th century and have fuelled geopolitical rivalries throughout history. As Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, its Yemeni allies, the Houthi rebels, want to disrupt shipping »»»

President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" with a war with Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion. Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday. After the foes' fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz led to the collapse of a preliminary deal, the Middle»»»

Chubak Musaev has been appointed Deputy Head of the Chui Regional Department of Urban Development and Architecture of the Department of Urban Development and Architecture. According to the Ministry of Construction, the corresponding order was signed by the head of the ministry, Nurdan Oruntaev. Chu»»»

Construction of a large mineral fertilizer plant with a capacity of 500,000 tons per year has begun in the Kulatov aiyl aimak of Nookat district. The project is being implemented in three stages, the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan reported. The first stage, with the construction of an admini»»»

Dubai: Indian nationals applying for passport, visa, consular and attestation services in the UAE will now need to use a new process after the Government of India officially outsourced these services to Al Hind Tours & Travels from July 22, 2026. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf N»»»

RIYADH: A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and disrupt global energy supplies has sparked fresh concerns over the security of one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. But according to former senior CIA intelligence officer Norman Roule, the Iran-backed group now»»»

ROME: Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertilizer and food costs, the head of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development warned, as a new United Nations report showed global progress against hunger»»»

When you walk into a pharmacy, supermarket or health store, the choices for supplements are overwhelming. There are supplements for energy, immunity, hair, skin, sleep, focus, bones and just about every other wellness concern. Feeling tired? A quick Google search may point you towards iron or vitam»»»

Dubai: Ever sprayed perfume and watched it spread through the air? That, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), is the simplest way to understand the science it is now using to make rain enhancement more effective. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - si»»»

The US military has confirmed new airstrikes against Iran for the 11th consecutive night, per CentCom. Widespread attacks were reported on Bushehr, Parchin, Behbahan, Mahshahr, Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Urmia, West of Tabriz, Baneh, Sirik, Urmia and Tehran, according to local media reports in Iran. M»»»

RIYADH: The UAE has condemned statements made by Yemen’s Houthi militia about Saudi Arabia, including the threat to impose a maritime blockade, the foreign ministry said early on Wednesday. The ministry called on the international community to “ensure the implementation of the relevant UN Security »»»

GUANGZHOU: : A UAE corporate services provider, a UAE law firm and a leading Chinese legal practice have joined forces in a strategic move to strengthen cross-border business, investment and advisory support between the Middle East and East Asia. The Corporate Group (TCG), Ahmed AlRaeesi Advocates »»»

President Donald Trump said the US was "not finished" attacking Iran on Tuesday as the conflict widened, with Tehran launching strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The escalation came amid fresh US strikes, rising military casualties and continued diplom»»»

US President Donald Trump said that the United States could strike Iran's heavily-fortified Pickaxe Mountain tunnel complex "pretty soon," escalating pressure on Tehran as tensions over its nuclear programme and regional military activities continue to rise. Speaking to reporters, Trump suggested t»»»

Inventory of Turkish fashion retailer Koton (KOTON) held at fulfillment centres belonging to Russian ecommerce giant Wildberries has been damaged by Ukrainian drone attacks, Koton said on July 20. The apparel group said the damaged stocks at two major Wildberries logistics facilities was equiv»»»

Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, has appointed former Labour leader and ‘net-zero’ architect Ed Miliband as foreign secretary despite concerns over his past record and lack of conventional diplomatic experience. Burnham made the announcement after formally taking office on Monday. He rep»»»

New York, July 21 (SANA) An Arria-formula meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday focused on transitional justice and missing persons in Syria, with Syrian officials outlining new national mechanisms and international partners voicing support for a victim centered process that upholds truth, »»»

US forces under the Central Command have redirected eight commercial vessels and disabled one ship in the latest enforcement actions under Washington's naval blockade of Iran as the maritime campaign expands alongside a widening conflict between the two countries. The latest operation comes as the »»»

Global oil prices climbed further in early Asian trading Wednesday (July 22), with Brent crude holding above $91 a barrel and Murban crude posting the day's strongest gains, as investors weighed escalating military tensions in the Middle East and renewed threats to energy shipping routes. As of 7:2»»»

Inventory of Turkish fashion retailer Koton (KOTON) held at fulfillment centres belonging to Russian ecommerce giant Wildberries has been damaged by Ukrainian drone attacks, Koton said on July 20. The apparel group said the damaged stocks at two major Wildberries logistics facilities was equiv»»»

QNA Doha Qatar National Library (QNL) and the Institute of Arabic Manuscripts held an extensive virtual meeting on Tuesday to explore prospects for cooperation in various fields related to Arabic manuscripts and manuscript studies. This comes as part of their efforts to strengthen joint initiatives»»»

QNA Doha Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received a telephone call from Prime Minister of Sudan Dr. Kamil El Tayeb Idris. The Prime Minister of Sudan offered his condolences on the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Kha»»»

The 3rd Pakistan Mango Festival concluded successfully at Souq Waqif, attracting 84,600 visitors and recording sales of 174,152 kilograms of fresh Pakistani mangoes, marking a new milestone for the annual event. Organised by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in collaboration with Souq»»»

Members of the Pakistani community in Qatar gathered to pay heartfelt tribute to the late Father Amir His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, honouring his legacy and contributions to Qatar’s transformation and development. The condolence and tribute gathering, organised at the TNG Al Wakra»»»

Tribune News Network DOHA Tasweer Photo Festival Qatar has opened applications for the 2026–27 Tasweer Residency inviting photographers and visual storytellers based in Qatar, age 21 and above, to apply for its second edition. The five-month residency programme supports each resident’s artistic dev»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has received a generous donation of QR 100,000 from General Takaful Company in support of its humanitarian and development projects. The contribution reflects the company’s commitment to social responsibility and continued support for charitable and huma»»»

The summer activities at Katara, which kicked off with 190 participants taking part in a diverse lineup of cultural, artistic, scientific, educational, and entertainment activities,will continue until July 29. The summer camps organised by the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) are part of its on»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is advancing the future of maternal and child healthcare through groundbreaking research in precision nutrition. The studies demonstrate how a mother’s diet during pregnancy can influence not only pregnancy outcomes but also th»»»

QNA Doha The Attorneys’ Admission Committee met on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi to discuss the items on its agenda.During the meeting, three new lawyers took the legal oath after completing their trai»»»

Tribune News Network Doha An advanced, minimally invasive, incisionless procedure for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was the topic for discussion at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds Live Webinar Series. The procedure, called transoral endoscopic fundoplication (T»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will launch its summer programme ‘Care Summer’ in early August 2026, offering free field training opportunities to male and female students aged 12 to 18 from public and private schools across Qatar. The programme is open to both »»»

ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates' state oil giant ADNOC is to invest $6.2 billion in an Abu Dhabi natural gas development project, the firm announced on Tuesday.In a statement, ADNOC said it took the $6.2 billion final investment decision to develop the offshore Umm Shaif Gas Cap with France's »»»

Peter Navarro, a senior adviser to the Trump administration for trade and manufacturing, speaks Saturday outside the White House in Washington, D.C. A federal appeals court on Tuesday uphold Navarro's criminal conviction for contempt. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/UPI | License Photo July 21 (UPI) -- A»»»

Lubna S. Olayan, chair of the board of directors of the Saudi Awwal Bank, on Tuesday announced the bank’s financial results for the six months ended June 30. SAB recorded a net profit after Zakat and Income Tax of SR 4,417 million for the period ended 30 June, representing an increase of 4 percent »»»

JEDDAH: Under the sporting regulations of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, ALTAWKILAT Motorsport has announced the launch of the third edition of the Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship, the Kingdom’s first FIA-certified national single-seater championship. The 2026 season will be t»»»

Russia carried out its largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv on the night of July 18, as the brutal tit-for-tat missile war continues to escalate. “Last night’s attack was one of the largest Russian ballistic missile attacks to date. Kyiv and the Kyiv region were the Russians’ primary target,”»»»

Damascus, July 21 (SANA) Transport Minister Yarub Badr met on Tuesday with a World Bank team via video conference to discuss mechanisms for implementing railway development projects and rehabilitating Syria’s rail infrastructure, as part of ongoing cooperation to finance priority infrastructure pro»»»

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a phone call with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud. During the call, they reviewed the relations of cooperation between th»»»

RIYADH: A delegation from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center met on Tuesday in Manila with representatives of the Department of Social Welfare and Development of the Philippines. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to provide humanitarian and relief assistance, as well »»»