Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has signed a commercial discovery declaration for the Glaucus and Pegasus fields in Block 10, offshore Cyprus, as well as a collaboration statement, together with the Government of Cyprus and ExxonMobil. Signed in Nicosia, the declaration represents an important milestone i»»»

DOHA: QatarEnergy announced fuel prices in the State of Qatar for July, with diesel and 95-octane gasoline (super) maintained at current levels, while 91-octane gasoline (premium) was increased. QatarEnergy set the prices of Diesel at QR2.05 per liter, Super Gasoline (95) at QR2.10 per liter, and P»»»

In May 2025, Joseph Nye, the American political scientist and Harvard professor who coined the term ‘soft power’, died. For more than three decades, his concept shaped how governments, journalists, scholars, and diplomats thought about influence. Nye insisted that countries could get what they want»»»

Doha, Qatar: Naseem Healthcare, a premier healthcare provider in Qatar, commemorates its two-decade-long service, reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence and continuous professional development. As part of this landmark celebration, Naseem Healthcare announces the robust expansion of the »»»

Mediator Qatar said on Tuesday that no high-level meetings or direct talks between the United States and Iran were planned in Doha after Washington said it had sent a top delegation for negotiations. "To the best of my knowledge, there are no direct meetings scheduled between the two parties in the»»»

One of Uktraine's wealthiest businessmen and his partner and 13-year-old son were seriously injured Monday after a parcel bomb detonated in a residential building in Monaco. Photo by Sebastien Nogier/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- A Ukrainian construction mogul and his partner and 13-year-old son were seriou»»»

Dubai: There was a time when home arrived not through a video call, but through an audio tape. For Nicolai De Guzman and his brothers, those recordings were the closest thing they had to their father, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) in Japan. Every tape has carried stories from thousands of kilom»»»

Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari confirmed on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, that US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are in Doha, but will not engage in direct negotiations with Iran. "Mr. Steve »»»

DOHA: Top US envoys are in Qatar ​on Tuesday, but uncertainty over the timing and content of any diplomatic talks raised questions over efforts to bring a lasting halt to the Iran war and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The White House ​said ‌US ⁠President Donald ​Trump’s son-in-law ⁠Jared Kushn»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani received Monday a phone call from the Acting Minister of Defense of Iran HE Seyed Majid Ebn Al Reza. During the call, the two sides discussed the latest security developm»»»

Doha, Qatar: Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, today announced the signing of a landmark strategic partnership agreement with Türksat, the national satellite operator of the Republic of Türkiye, alongside a contract with Thales Alenia Space for the design and manufacturing of its next genera»»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy has announced fuel prices for July 2026. According to the announcement on its website, the price of premium-grade petrol has increased, while the price of super-grade petrol remains unchanged. Super-grade petrol will cost QR2.10 per litre, while premium-grade petrol will be»»»

Maalexi, the company behind the Maalexi Agricultural Assets Token Exchange (MAATEX), today announced the close of an oversubscribed funding round led by Tawuniya, a Saudi joint-stock company listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul: 8010), and Global Ventures, a UAE-based venture capital firm and Maal»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan HE Arman Issagaliyev and Ambassador of the Russian Federation HE Dmitry Nikolayevich Dogadkin to greet HH the Amir on the occasion of the end of their tenure in the country. His Highness the A»»»

Dubai: General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday took over as India’s next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi after his retirement, becoming the first officer from the Armoured Corps to head the Indian Army since General Shankar Roychowdhury served between 1994 and 1997. With n»»»

Dubai: A 24-year-old woman has accused a man of sexually harassing her inside a moving car in Delhi, with the alleged assault captured on her mobile phone, NDTV reported. According to her complaint, the accused, who was known to her, invited her out on the pretext of eating momos before saying he n»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia has extended until the end of this year the deadline for correcting the status of work permits for some expatriate workers, giving employers and employees more time to complete regulatory procedures. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said the extension appli»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' has announced the commencement of the Qatar Aeronautical Academy Development Project in Ras Bu Abboud, as part of its ongoing efforts to develop advanced educational and training infrastructure in line with the highest international standards. The p»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, on Tuesday received HE Luigi Di Maio, the European Union's Special Representative for the Gulf region, who is currently visiting Qatar. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed coo»»»

Doha, Qatar: BYD, the world's leading manufacturer of New Energy Vehicles, has reached a new agreement to be the Official Automotive Partner of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) and the Khaleeji 27 tournament. The announcement marks BYD's first official sponsorship of a major Gulf footb»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund boosted its total assets to SR4.54 trillion ($1.21 trillion) by the end of 2025, representing a 5.09 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to a disclosure filed with the London Stock Exchange. The sovereign wealth fund reported gross»»»

We have all experienced the frustration of buying a new skincare serum or hair tool only to find it does not work for our specific needs. For decades, finding the perfect personal care routine has been a game of trial and error. But what if the products you use actually understood your unique biolo»»»

The Supreme Court of the United States is seen Monday in Washington, D.C. The court ruled Monday that police need a warrent to access "geofence" surveillance of those suspected of a crime. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo June 29 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that law enfo»»»

Dubai: Oman and France on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on the development of the proposed Muscat Metro, marking a significant step forward for one of the Sultanate's largest public transport projects as it seeks to modernise urban mobility under Oman Vision 2040. The agr»»»

Dubai: A 32-year-old woman died from excessive blood loss after delivering her second child at home in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruppur district, with police investigating whether the family relied on YouTube videos promoting “natural childbirth” instead of seeking medical care, NDTV reported. The woman, iden»»»

Iran again launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday following new U.S. airstrikes against the Islamic Republic, and threatened a "complete halt" in negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks. Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran's»»»

President Donald Trump said Monday on social media that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though Iranian officials said no such meeting was scheduled. The U.S. president has tried to preserve an increasingly fragile interim deal as hostilities have mounted in the Strait of Hormuz»»»

The United States and Iran on Monday separately announced they will send delegations to Qatar this week, though Tehran insisted it has not agreed to meet with the U.S. "at any level" after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to end the war. U.S. President Donald»»»

Doha, Qatar: HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, met separately with HE Ahmad Abdulrahman Naser Al Shuraim, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar, and HE Shane Flanagan, Ambassador of Australia to the State of Qatar. The meetings reviewed »»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Pakistani Mango Festival, also known as the Hamba Exhibition, is set to take place on July 9, 2026, at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif. The 10-day festival will run until July 18, 2026, featuring mangoes, specially imported from different regions across Pakist»»»

Estella Reed operates at the vital intersection of music, media, and technology. She is the Co-Founder of the AI in Media Institute (AIMI), a sector-led body that convenes media organisations, creative leaders, and technology companies to develop practical standards, governance frameworks, and work»»»

Almost half of Romanians (48%) donated to a social cause in the past year, according to a new study conducted by Raiffeisen Bank Romania in partnership with Appinio. The most popular form of support remains the redirection of 3.5% of income tax, mentioned by 38% of respondents, followed by donation»»»

The United States has reportedly delivered a document to ‘Israel’ outlining a framework to move forward with the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip even if Hamas does not surrender its weapons, according to Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. The report said Washington is seeking written approva»»»

Consumers are increasingly using artificial intelligence and digital channels to make health decisions and access healthcare services, from requesting tests and prescriptions to self-diagnosis and treatment, according to the EY Global Consumer Health 2026 report. The report is based on a survey of »»»

The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution approving the «Program for the Support and Development of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Kyrgyz Republic until 2030.» The main objective of the program is to achieve structural changes in the economy by 2030 through increasing value added and»»»

Salt Bank, Romania’s first fully digital bank, is launching two new plans designed for customers who want more from their banking experience: Salt Everyday and Salt Premium. Because people don’t use banking in the same way. ...»»»

RoCapital IFN, a company with more than 12 years of experience on the local financial services market and part of the KRUK Group, has launched the international Wonga brand in Romania. The launch brings to the local market a digital consumer lending model developed in Poland, where Wonga ranks seco»»»

* The National Bank of Romania published the 2025 Annual Report In 2025, Romania’s economy grew for the fifth year in a row, albeit at a slower pace (+0.7 percent, 0.2 percentage points lower than in 2024), amid a slowdown in consumer demand that was only partly offset by a recovery of investment. »»»

Cairo — Egyptian equities ended the trading week on a weaker note as profit-taking by domestic investors and subdued liquidity continued to weigh on blue-chip shares, while foreign and Arab investors remained net buyers, reinforcing confidence in Egypt’s medium-term investment outlook despite short»»»

Egypt’s state-owned Holding Company for Tourism and Hotels is preparing to add about 3,500 hotel rooms over the next five years through investments estimated at EGP50 billion, according to an exclusive report by Al Arabiya Business citing people familiar with the matter. If implemented, the program»»»

Online return rates could reach up to 15% of orders this year, with the highest levels recorded in segments such as fashion and footwear, according to an analysis by Packeta Romania, a global digital platform for e-commerce and part of Packeta Group. The trend is also reflected in the volumes proce»»»

Heavy rain is expected to continue across parts of Saudi Arabia's Jazan, Asir and Al Baha regions until Thursday, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said, forecasting periods of intensified rainfall over the kingdom's southwest. The forecast, based on the Saudi Numerical Model, indicates tha»»»

Saudi authorities have begun early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season, with officials recommending stronger operational planning, closer coordination among agencies and greater preparedness to further improve services for millions of pilgrims. The recommendations emerged from a series of three-d»»»

Within the boundaries of the former Amynteo open-cast lignite mine, joint venture Meton Energy S.A., RWE (51% share) and PPC (49% share) has developed, constructed and commissioned these nine solar farms, which embody the companies’ commitment to the green energy transition and turn Greece’s histor»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Spring Grants programme, awarding support to 48 film projects from 39 countries as part of its continued commitment to nurturing independent cinema and emerging filmmaking talent from Qatar, the Middle East and arou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has intensified its public awareness campaign against drug abuse by dedicating Friday sermons in around 600 mosques across the country to the dangers of narcotics, reinforcing religious and social awareness as part of a coordinated national effort »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has warned against the use of tanning beds, which have recently become increasingly popular among some women and adolescents seeking a tanned complexion. The Society stressed that tanning beds are not a safe way to achieve a tan, as they expose users to artif»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village yesterday inaugurated the Pakistani Corner at Building 45, celebrating Pakistan’s contribution to the global football industry as part of activities accompanying the FIFA World Cup 2026. The cultural space was inaugurated by the General Manager of Katara Cultura»»»

Arlington: Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami believes his players will benefit from their experience at the nation’s first-ever FIFA World Cup. The West Asian side bowed out of the tournament after a 3-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina. “As a first participation in the World Cup, I think the »»»

DOHA: Two-time champions France bring flawless group-stage form into the World Cup knockouts as they take on Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium in the Round of 32. Didier Deschamps’ side entered the last-32 phase as one of the most dominant teams of the tournament, carrying a perfect record and »»»