MoEHE inaugurates interactive and supportive learning rooms to enhance the learning of students with disabilities
Doha The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) inaugurated interactive and support learning rooms at Al-Hidayah Specialized Primary School for Boys and Girls, in the presence of HE Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, Minister of Education and Higher Education, and a number of as»»»
Qatar Press Center condemns misleading media reports against Qatar
Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Press Center strongly condemns the circulation of misleading media reports and allegations that lack the most basic standards of accuracy and objectivity and target the State of Qatar in an apparent attempt to cast doubt on its consistent positions and pivotal role in support»»»
QU, Kuwaiti Higher Education Ministry discuss deepening academic cooperation
Doha, Qatar: A delegation from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Higher Education visited Qatar University (QU) to explore avenues for deepening academic cooperation and strategic partnerships between both sides in the areas of higher education and scientific research. Representing the delegation was HE Unde»»»
Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona Grand Prix
MONTMELO, Spain: Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli’s five-race winning streak. The seven-time world champion finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, while Antonelli w»»»
Del Toro overhauls Tuckwell to win Auvergne Tour
Plateau de Solaison, France: Mexican Isaac Del Toro won the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes with a solo success on Sunday's eighth and final stage for the biggest victory of his career. The 22-year-old UAE Team Emirates rider will now head to the Tour de France as a 'super-domestique' for the sport's dom»»»
US State Department launches crackdown on illegal ‘birth tourism’
The US State Department has announced a global crackdown on what it describes as illegal “birth tourism” schemes. The effort involves revoking hundreds of visas and dismantling networks in Africa and Europe that allegedly helped foreign nationals travel to the US to give birth and obtain citizenshi»»»
Slovak President: Magyar's rhetoric does not foster good neighbourly relations
Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar over comments he made during Hungary’s National Cohesion Day commemorations, saying the rhetoric does not contribute to good neighbourly relations between the two countries. Speaking on Sunday in a political prog»»»
London, Tokyo agree $24-billion investment deal
London: Britain and Japan on Sunday sealed a sweeping economic and technological partnership, expected to generate over £18 billion ($24 billion) in investment, during a visit to London by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Takaichi held talks at his Dow»»»
Lekhwiya emerges as global partner in securing major international sporting events
Doha, Qatar: The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has established itself as one of the world's leading specialized security organizations for major international sporting events, building on years of operational experience, advanced training, and continuous development. Its growing international »»»
Lekhwiya emerges as global partner in securing major global sporting events
Doha The Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) has established itself as one of the world's leading specialized security organizations for major international sporting events, building on years of operational experience, advanced training, and continuous development. Its growing international reputati»»»
Iran says 'no point' in US talks after Dahieh strike, casting doubt on deal
Iran said on Sunday there was "no point" in peace talks with the United States, accusing it of failing to uphold its commitments and casting doubt on a deal that Donald Trump had insisted would be signed imminently. The latest hurdle came hours after Israel -- which launched the war alongside the U»»»
Indian seafarers under attack near Iran-Oman waters
Dubai: Indian seafarers working on commercial vessels near Iran and the Strait of Hormuz have reported distress calls and alleged they are being targeted amid escalating maritime tensions in the region, while hundreds of sailors remain stranded at sea for months, according to official and crew acco»»»
WE and AASTMT inaugurate Cybersecurity Innovation Lab in Smart Village
Cybersecurity took another step towards becoming a strategic pillar of Egypt’s digital economy after the official inauguration of a new Cybersecurity Innovation Lab at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) in Smart Village. The facility forms part of the WE Innova»»»
Asir Summer Season returns with 100 exciting experiences for tourists
RIYADH: The Asir Summer Season, part of ongoing efforts to develop tourism in the region and strengthen its position as a year-round global destination, has been officially launched by the province’s governor, Prince Turki bin Talal. Under the theme “Live the Sky,” the season is supported by the Mi»»»
Gold prices edge higher in Syrian market
Damascus, June 14 (SANA) Gold prices in Syria rose on Sunday, with the price of 21-karat gold increasing by SYP 50 per gram compared with the previous day. According to the daily bulletin issued by the General Authority for Precious Metals Management, the selling price of 21-karat gold was set at S»»»
Montgomery wins first WTA title as Krejcikova retires
ROSMALEN: US qualifier Robin Montgomery won her first WTA title when Czech rival Barbora Krejcikova retired before Sunday’s final of the Wimbledon warm-up event through illness.As a result of her maiden title, the 484th-ranked Montgomery will move up to 240th in the WTA rankings on Monday ahead of »»»
K-pop helps open 2026 World Cup across North America - UPI.com
EJAE performs "DNA" with Andrea Bocelli as Lisa opens World Cup stage and BTS heads to final halftime show Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and K-pop star EJAE perform the official FIFA World Cup anthem, "DNA" before the opening game of the 2026 World Cup between Mexico and South Africa at Aztec Stadiu»»»
Qatar Energy’s QC-Max vessel set to become world’s largest LNG carrier
Doha, June 14 (SANA) Chinese shipbuilder Hudong-Zhonghua has begun construction of the first QC-Max liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier for Qatar Energy, featuring a record cargo capacity of 271,000 cubic meters and set to become the largest LNG carrier in the world. According to CNBC, the vessel i»»»
Is the US–Iran deal really happening? Conflicting signals cloud talks
Dubai: Conflicting statements from Tehran, Washington and regional mediators have cast doubt over the status and timing of a proposed US–Iran peace framework, with Iranian officials signalling that no final decision has been taken on the agreement. The diverging messages highlight uncertainty over »»»
‘Insensitive friend’: US slammed after Indian sailors killed near Hormuz
Dubai: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sharply criticised the United States over the killing of three Indian crew members aboard a merchant tanker in the Gulf region, calling Washington an “insensitive friend” after it declined to express regret over the deaths. The remarks come amid rising diplomat»»»
Moody’s affirms UAE at Aa2 despite forecast 7% economic contraction in 2026
RIYADH: Moody’s Ratings affirmed the UAE’s Aa2 long-term sovereign ratings with a stable outlook, citing the country’s financial buffers, low federal debt and diversified economy despite disruption to trade through the Strait of Hormuz. The agency also maintained the UAE’s foreign-currency senior u»»»
Turkiye Artificial Intelligence Summit kicks off amid wider global participation
Istanbul: Turkiye Artificial Intelligence Summit kicked off in Istanbul on Saturday amid wider participation from experts, domestic and international decision-makers, as well as delegations and representatives of global tech firms and funding enterprises. The two-day summit intends to chart the fut»»»
The future of the Gulf is young: 23.5 million strong and growing
Dubai: Young people continue to represent a cornerstone of Gulf societies, with the number of residents aged between 15 and 34 across the GCC reaching approximately 23.5 million in 2024, accounting for 38.2 per cent of the region's population, according to new data released by the Gulf Statistical »»»
Saudi Arabia leads world with 16m cubic meters of desalinated water daily
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia maintained its position as the world’s largest producer of desalinated water, with daily production capacity exceeding 16 million cubic meters by the end of 2025, representing a 247.8 percent increase compared to 2016, official data showed. According to the National Transformat»»»
Children’s book by Razane Jammal earns global spotlight
DUBAI: Miss Lebanon 2025, Perla Harb, will put Lebanese culture on the global stage as she contributes a children’s book by actress and author Razane Jammal to the Miss World Children’s Library initiative. Harb has selected the British-Lebanese actress’s “Lulu and Blu” for inclusion in the internat»»»
Trump, Pakistan PM say U.S.-Iran deal near as Tehran signals more review needed
Washington/Dubai, June 14 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Sunday they expected a long-awaited framework agreement between Washington and Tehran to be signed soon, although Iranian officials indicated that further review of the proposal was stil»»»
Thailand and Vietnam Just Formed Their Own Mini-Bloc Inside ASEAN
The two countries pledged to nearly double bilateral trade to $25 billion within four years — and double it again after that. Why the sudden alignment?Battered by US tariffs and global shocksVietnam’s fast-growing economy is about to overtake Thailand as ASEAN’s second-largest economyBoth want supp»»»
SpaceX launches new batch of satellites
Washington, USA: SpaceX launched 29 new satellites for its Starlink constellation into low Earth orbit as part of its global network expansion. In a statement, the company announced that a Falcon 9 rocket launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying satellites for the "»»»
Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman
NEW DELHI: An Indian national died from medical complications aboard the vessel MT Celestial while it was docked at Duqm Port in Oman, the Indian embassy in Muscat said late Saturday. “Necessary arrangements are being made for the early repatriation of the mortal remains to India,” the embassy sa»»»
Budget offers relief for overseas Pakistanis as Islamabad bets on stability over stimulus
Dubai: Pakistan’s federal budget for 2026-27 delivers one of the most significant packages of incentives for overseas Pakistanis in recent years, while reinforcing the government’s commitment to fiscal stability, IMF-backed reforms and economic discipline. Presented by Pakistan Finance Minister Muh»»»
UAE’s Non-Oil Sector Records Impressive Growth with staffing Challenges
The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector has witnessed its most significant expansion in nine months, driven by robust demand and favorable economic conditions. According to a recent survey by S&P Global, the UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 55.4 in December, up from 54.2 in Nov»»»
China’s ambassador to Hungary talks government ties, the Budapest–Belgrade railway and more
In an exclusive interview with Daily News Hungary, Chinese Ambassador Gong Tao discusses the future of Hungary–China relations following Hungary’s recent political transition, the progress of major Chinese investments such as BYD and CATL, the delayed Budapest–Belgrade railway project, expanding tr»»»
Saudi housing demand remains robust despite conflict-affected Q1: Knight Frank
RIYADH: The fundamentals underpinning Saudi Arabia’s housing market “transcend” the impact of the Iran war, a property expert has said after residential transaction volumes fell 50 percent year on year in the first quarter of 2026. Uncertainty caused by the conflict, which began on Feb. 28, was cit»»»
On This Day, June 14: Army established as 1st U.S. military branch - UPI.com
On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Army as the first U.S. military service. 1 of 5 | The White House is seen through the main viewing stand from the National Mall on June 13, 2025, one day before the Army's 250th anniversary celebration and parade to be held in Washington, D»»»
Staff Arabia: Infrastructure & Labor Costs Cement Egypt's MENA Hub Status Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: As part of the Egyptian government’s aggressive economic reform strategy to transition toward a knowledge-based economy and diversify its foreign currency streams, the state has renewed its focus on capitalizing on service exports and positioning Egypt as a premier global hub for offs»»»
Middle East fuel crisis keeps Mozambique fishermen ashore
MAPUTO: Dozens of low fishing boats lay anchored in flat waters off Mozambique’s capital, stranded for days as surging fuel costs kept their owners from heading out to sea. Since the government hiked prices in early May because of the impact of the Middle East conflict on supply, many fishermen in »»»
Netherlands face Japan in high-stakes opener
Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup is only just beginning, but for the Netherlands and Japan, the margin for error already feels slim. When the two nations walk onto the pitch at AT&T Stadium in Dallas tonight (11pm, Qatar time) they will not simply be opening their World Cup campaign. They will be ta»»»
Brent falls to lowest since March on expected peace deal
Doha, Qatar: Brent crude prices fell on Friday to their lowest levels since early March as traders grew more confident about an imminent peace agreement between the US and Iran. Brent crude futures settled at $87.33, and US West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) finished at $84.88. For the week, Brent»»»
Global trade outlook improves amid persistent headwinds
Doha, Qatar: Global trade has faced significant challenges in recent years, shaped by rising protectionism and geopolitical tensions. These headwinds, compounded by a slowdown in global manufacturing, weighed heavily on cross-border flows through 2023 and early 2024. In 2025, however, trade growth »»»
Dr. Saud bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah appointed Chairman of Board of Trustees of Al-Attiyah Foundation
Doha, Qatar: The Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation for Energy and Sustainable Development is pleased to announce the appointment of H E Dr. Saud bin Abdullah Al-Attiyah as Chairman of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Saud is a distinguished government leader with more than 20 years o»»»
Sustainable Fitch confirms QIIB’s strong commitment to sustainability standards, with QR2.85bn in eligible finance
Doha: Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) announced that Sustainable Fitch, the leading global sustainability ratings agency, has issued its Post-Issuance Review relating to the allocation disclosure for the proceeds of QIIB’s Sustainable Sukuk issued in January 2024. In its report, published f»»»
Doha Debates podcast examines what football reveals about society
Doha, Qatar: As football captures the world’s attention, the season finale of the Doha Debates Podcast asks a question that extends far beyond the pitch: What can football tell us about who we are? Recorded live in Buenos Aires, Argentina — the country that gave the world Maradona and Messi — and m»»»
'CRPD shifting from welfare to rights'
New York: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Committee (NHRC), H E Maryam bint Abdullah Al Attiyah said that the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) marked a global turning point, shifting from a welfare-based approach to a rights-based approach. National Human Rights»»»
Egypt's Industrial Revolution: Zones and Complexes Redraw the Economic Map Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt is entering a decisive phase in its industrial policy, with industrial zones and complexes emerging as the backbone of its economic transformation. Far from being mere clusters of factories, the complexes are designed as integrated ecosystems that align government incentives with private inve»»»
GCC Secretary-General, Arab Parliament denounce malicious media allegations against Qatar and UAE
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, has vehemently condemned the malicious media allegations and unverifiable information circulating against the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar. He stressed that these allegations and i»»»
Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake
PARIS: From the outset, China wasn’t included when major powers gathered in 1975 at a chateau outside Paris to fix the slumping global economy, the first of what have become annual summits by the G7 club of wealthy nations to forward their interests. No surprise there. Imagining Chinese revolutiona»»»
‘Limitless’ Pedri emerges as Spain’s natural heir to Xavi, Iniesta
ATLANTA: Pedri watched his heroes Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta conquer the world from his family’s bar as a boy, now Spain’s latest midfield maestro is chasing the same dream. The 23-year-old has already proven to be a fitting heir to Xavi and Iniesta at club level with Barcelona, winning thre»»»
Japan to Send Delegation to Greenland to Study Rare Earth Metal Mining - Reports
The Japanese government will send specialists to Greenland this summer to study the possibility of mining rare earth metals and other critical minerals, the Nikkei newspaper reported. According to the newspaper, the experts will consult with the Greenland Autonomous Government and inspect mines whe»»»
Knicks beat Spurs to claim first NBA title in 53 years
NEW YORK: The New York Knicks, fueled by a sensational 45 points from Jalen Brunson, beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to win their first NBA title in 53 years on Saturday. The Knicks won the best-of-seven championship series 4-1, denying Victor Wembanyama and his young Spurs teammates on their home»»»
Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti
BOSTON: Scotland, roared on by their Tartan Army of traveling fans, savoured their first World Cup win in 36 years on Saturday when they edged past Haiti 1-0 thanks to a first-half strike by John McGinn. The Scots — needing three points against a side ranked among the minnows of the game before fa»»»