Dubai: Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism has signed an agreement with Deutsche Bank to attract more global investors, family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, corporates and family-owned businesses to the emirate. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The pa»»»

Manila: The arrest of Sen. Rodante Marcoleta on Monday (July 6) on plunder charges, the detention of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada over alleged flood-control kickbacks, and the earlier imprisonment of former senator Bong Revilla Jr. over the same “tongpats” scheme (and earlier, in the Priority Development A»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the opening of registration for its Tomouh (Ambition) Programme, a government scholarship initiative designed to attract and prepare Qatari students for careers in teaching through study opportunities at accredited universiti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has urged the public to report any violations of the summer working hours regulation or occupational safety and health requirements through its official channels. In a social media post, the Ministry reminded the public that the outdoor work ban is in effect from»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday in his office with Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to the State of Qatar H E Gonzalo Voto Bernales Gatica. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual»»»

Minister of Labour H E Dr. Ali bin Smaikh Al Marri met yesterday with Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to the State of Qatar H E Ahmad bin Abdulrahman Al Shuraim. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation and relations in the labour sector and explored ways to further strengthen and enhance them»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice has announced that debt contract authentication is now available electronically through the SAK portal and mobile application as part of the suite of authentication services provided by the Documentation Department. The new digital service enables individuals to»»»

A captured soldier from Ukraine's 107th Brigade, Heorhii Rusnak, told Sputnik how he was left to bleed out by his own unit—because he is ethnic Moldovan. After sustaining shrapnel wounds to both legs, a comrade began administering first aid. But other Ukrainian soldiers intervened.According to his »»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid met with executives of local startup EVRAID to discuss plans to localize electric vehicle (EV) technology, according to a statement. The move comes as the government seeks to deepen domestic manufacturing and expand high-value exp»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MoI), represented by the General Directorate of Traffic, has urged all motorists to strictly adhere to traffic laws and regulations, stressing that compliance with road markings is a key factor in improving road safety and protecting all road users. In a publi»»»

In response to terrorist attacks by the Ukraine regime on Russian civilian infrastructure, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have conducted a large-scale precision strike overnight, using long-range ground-, air-, and sea-based weapons, as well as strike unmanned aerial vehicles. Successfu»»»

LONDON: Londoner Zainab Hussain once saw air conditioning as a luxury in Britain. Now, the 35-year-old “can’t see how we’ll survive without it.” She and her husband are among a small but growing proportion of British households embracing AC to deal with increasingly hot summers. But the trend has a»»»

Six people including five children were killed when a building collapsed in Mumbai, officials said Monday, as monsoon rains pounded India's financial capital, flooding roads and leading to school closures. A dilapidated residential building collapsed Sunday in the megacity's east, trapping resident»»»

Millions of mourners filled the streets of Tehran on Monday morning as the coffin of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Ali Khamenei, was carried in a historic funeral procession toward Azadi Square. Crowds surged across the Iranian capital as the procession began, in what officials»»»

Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova will open the Mathematics Days in Sofia international conference on Monday, the President's press service said. The opening ceremony will take place at 9:30 am in Prof. Marin Drinov Hall at the central building of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Held under the p»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, has launched an intensive Quran programme in Madinah for 30 outstanding Qatari students from Al Noor Educational Quranic Centre and Al Emadi Educational Quranic Centre, as part of»»»

On July 6, 1976, women were first admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy. The other military academies soon followed suit. 1 of 6 | Graduates celebrate after throwing their caps to conclude the U.S. Naval Academy Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on May »»»

Deputy Prime Minister for Administrative Affairs at the Caretaker Government of Afghanistan H E Mawlawi Abdul Salam Hanafi met with Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Afghanistan H E Dr. Mirdif bin Ali Al Qashouti. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in Afghanistan and ways t»»»

Doha: The Sports for All Summer Programme 2026 continues its activities for the second week at Lusail Sports Arena. The Summer Programme is organised by the Qatar Sports For All Federation (QSFA) under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports and Youth. Targeting children aged 7 to 11 years, the Prog»»»

Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar by Iron Lynx celebrated yet another milestone in the 2026 European Le Mans Series after securing an impressive second-place finish in the tough LMGT3 category at the Four Hours of Imola, the third round of the championship. Representing Qatar on one of Europe’s most demandin»»»

A round of political talks was held yesterday in Doha between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar and the Republic of North Macedonia. The Qatari side was headed by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs H E Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, while the Macedonian side was headed by Min»»»

Abu Dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE has imposed a financial sanction of Dh1.82 million on a branch of a foreign bank licensed to operate in the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The regulator said the penalty was issued under Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025 »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing plastic bag consumption and promoting sustainable alternatives as Qatar marked World Plastic Bag Free Day, observed annually on July 3. Highlighting its ongoing environmental efforts, the ministry said its initiativ»»»

Doha, Qatar: With the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 underway, African teams have delivered one of the most memorable performances in the tournament’s history. With 10 nations representing the continent in the expanded 48-team format, CAF teams shattered records by sending a staggering nine into t»»»

Doha: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded its awareness campaign, “I’m a Survivor...and I will Inspire You with My Story,” launched throughout June to raise awareness about people living with and beyond cancer while promoting psychological and community support for patients, survivors, and the»»»

The Sheikh Abdull Bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Islamic Cultural Center, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, organised an official visit to the Imam Muhammad bin Abdulwahhab Mosque for H E Margarida Adamugy Talapa, Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique, and her accompanying deleg»»»

Doha, Qatar: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, has been recognised for its continued efforts to transform transaction banking services, receiving two major awards at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Wholesale Banking Awards 2026. The Group was named Qatar Do»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has organised a training workshop on the updated ‘Adaa’ (Performance) evaluation system for 2026 as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance employee efficiency, strengthen institutional performance, and equip staff with the latest government-app»»»

Tunis, July 6, 2026 (TAP) – President Kaïs Saïed paid an unannounced visit, late on Sunday night, to the Intilaka and Mnihla districts.During the visit, the Head of State spoke with residents and heard their concerns over access to basic services,...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency and beIN MEDIA GROUP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of cybersecurity awareness and national capacity building. The MoU was signed on behalf of the National Cyber Security Agency by Dalal Al A»»»

Arlington: Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup yesterday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against critics “trying to kill me for the past 23 years”. The 41-year-old Portugal superstar was in turns bullish, jovial and sentimental on the eve of the last-16 showdown with »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Security Research and Studies Centre at Police Academy has published the second issue of Volume 6 (July 2026) of the Journal of Legal and Security Studies, featuring a collection of scholarly research and studies addressing legal, social, administrative and economic issues related »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s maritime sector posted robust operational performance during the first six months of 2026, with the country’s ports handling more than 493,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container cargo and nearly 273,000 tonnes of general cargo, underscoring the continued strength »»»

PERTH/SINGAPORE: Oil prices ​inched lower on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to further increase its output targets from August ‌while exports from key producers via the Strait of Hormuz are recovering, potentially adding to global supplies. Brent crude futures fell 34 cents, or 0.47 percent, to $71.78 a»»»

Doha, Qatar: A rivalry stretching back more than a century finds another defining chapter as Spain and Portugal meet in a high-stakes World Cup Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium today. It is their third meeting on the World Cup stage, and once again there is less to separate the two Iberian neigh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Seattle braces for another World Cup chapter as co-hosts USA attempt to finally overcome Belgium and book a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. The kick-off is scheduled at 3am, Qatar time. For the Americans, it is also an opportunity to reach the World Cup quarter-finals »»»

Philadelphia: Les Bleus kept yet another clean sheet in their victory over Paraguay and their reliable back line could prove key to their hopes of winning the tournament. Discussions about France tend to focus on their in-form attack of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, but it would»»»

Praia, Cape Verde: Thousands of ecstatic fans greeted Cape Verde’s Blue Sharks yesterday, waving banners at the Praia airport as the team returned after its slim defeat to Argentina in one of the World Cup’s most surprising matches. The Sharks are set for a parade through the streets of the capital»»»

Travelers heading to parts of Europe may face longer waits at border checkpoints as Sweden, Finland, Spain and Croatia align their border controls with the European Union (EU)'s new Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border management platform designed to strengthen security across the Schengen Are»»»

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon had asked to be annexed by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, a claim made as he reaffirmed that Israeli troops would remain in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary.  Israeli Prime»»»

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing infrastructure development and enhancing quality of life across the emirate through a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from modern road networks to integrated community spaces. Accordin»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched a new Electronic Legal Affairs System as part of its ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation and modernise institutional operations through advanced technological solutions. The ministry said the integrated digital pla»»»

Dubai: Qatar has lifted its temporary suspension on maritime navigation, allowing all vessels to resume normal operations with immediate effect after nearly a week of restrictions, as regional shipping activity continues to recover following last month's ceasefire agreement. In a statement posted o»»»

Wizz Air has expanded its operations in Bulgaria by basing an eighth aircraft at its Sofia hub, a move the airline says underlines its long-term commitment to the Bulgarian market. The arrival of the new Airbus A321neo was marked together with Sofia Airport and coincides with the launch of two new »»»

Bulgaria ranked fourth among European Union member states for the largest current account deficit in the first quarter of 2026, trailing only Greece, Romania, and Croatia, according to the latest balance of payments data. Despite the weak performance of several member states, the EU as a whole post»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai opened slightly lower on Monday after holding steady through the weekend, with the 24-karat variety priced at Dh501 per gram as of 9:35 am, compared with Dh503 on Sunday. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Government services centers delivered nearly 39,000 services to citizens and residents of Qatar during May this year, according to the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB). In alignment with the goals of the Third National Development Strategy, CGB continues to mon»»»

Parents usually worry about what’s happening on their child’s phone, which apps they’re using, who they’re talking to, how long they’re online. However, the real control point in most homes isn’t the device at all. It’s the Wi-Fi router running in the background. As Georgey Bijumon, Executive Direc»»»

China's navy said it successfully conducted a test missile launch in the Pacific Ocean on Monday, after regional nations warned Beijing was planning to test an intercontinental ballistic missile. "At 12:01 pm on July 6, a strategic nuclear submarine of China's People's Liberation Army Navy successf»»»