The countries of Central Asia have become the first regional group of states to jointly join an international United Nations initiative dedicated to the upcoming 80th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Charter. Photo UN press service The Permanent Representatives of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz»»»

Doha, Qatar: Family Medicine Specialist at the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) Dr. Enas Al Nator has emphasised that the presence of abundant sunshine does not automatically guarantee adequate vitamin D levels, noting that several lifestyle and health-related factors can prevent individuals »»»

Doha: The Qatar Philatelic and Numismatic Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture,will be participating in the Specialized World Stamp Exhibition (MACAO 2026) in China from June 26 to July 1. During its participation, the centre will present five stamp displays that have won several interna»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Representatives of the collective West as well as Ukraine share blame for the tragedy involving Belarusian schoolchildren, Russian State Duma speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said on Thursday. On Wednesday, Egor Kovalchuk, acting governor of Russia's Bryansk Region, said that Ukraine a»»»

Dubai: Emirates NBD has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in India’s RBL Bank through a primary capital infusion of about $2.75 billion, or nearly Rs260 billion, marking one of the largest cross-border banking deals in India. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ambassador of Malaysian to Qatar H E Faizal Razali, hosted the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Alumni Gala and Networking Event in Doha, bringing together MTCP alumni, diplomats, and government officials to celebrate decades of international cooperation, capacity-build»»»

Director-General of Qatar News Agency (QNA) Ahmed bin Saeed Al Rumaihi met yesterday with Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Qatar H E Muhammad Aamer. During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in the media.»»»

Doha, Qatar: Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director of LuLu Financial Holdings, has been appointed to The Wall Street Journal CEO Council, an invitation-only network of business leaders convened by the WSJ Leadership Institute. The appointment was announced during the CEO Council Summit held in London on »»»

Doha, Qatar: Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group), one of the region’s leading logistics groups providing cross-border and integrated logistics solutions, has for the first time extended its end-to-end supply chain to include a fully operational air-to-land logistics corridor, powered by the TIR sy»»»

Doha: Invest Qatar, the country’s Investment Promotion Agency, in partnership with MEDEF International, the international arm of the Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF), successfully hosted a high-level investment seminar in Paris, aimed at strengthening bilateral economic relations and fos»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Indian Business & Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, under the aegis of the Embassy of India in Qatar, successfully hosted the India - Qatar Virtual Energy Conference 2026, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, business executives, manufacturers, technology providers, »»»

President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a deal Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium in return for large-scale economic relief. Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during a dinner wit»»»

The State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan (SCNS) reported the discovery of corruption in the City Hall of Kara-Kul in Jalal-Abad region. According to the SCNS, violations were uncovered during the construction of a social facility. An apartment building designed to accommodate 32 need»»»

According to the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on the TopUniversities platform, five universities from Kyrgyzstan have been included in the world’s top 1,500 universities. The highest-ranked educational institution from the country is the American University of Central Asia, placed i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has identified employees of an organisation as the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain, warning that cyberattacks and online scams continue to pose significant risks to individuals and organisations. The Ministry therefore urged the importance of cybe»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by the Human Resources Department, organised a workshop on attaches and staffers seconded from ministries and government authorities. The event was attended by Director of the Ministry’s Human Resources Department, H E Abdulaziz bin Abdul Qa»»»

Beijing: The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) explored opportunities for cooperation in logistics services and e-commerce with China’s JD.com, as part of its ongoing roadshow in the People’s Republic of China, QFZ Chief Executive Officer, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani met with Chief»»»

Major carriers remain reluctant to transit the chokepoint—a vital conduit for roughly one-fifth of global seaborne oil and LNG—according to SCMP, which cited industry insiders and vessel-tracking data. The MoU signed by the US and Iran reportedly promises to restore safe commercial shipping, but Da»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces launched a retaliatory strike against the facilities of the fuel and energy complex of Ukraine used in the interests of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "Last night, the Russian armed forces, in response to the te»»»

Cairo: Assistant Secretary-General and Head of Political Affairs Sector at the Arab League, Dr. Khaled bin Mohammed Manzalawi, praised the State of Qatar’s efforts that helped lead to an agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Manzalawi said that Qatar played a constru»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Institute of Da’wah and Islamic Sciences, organised a specialised scientific training course titled “Contemporary Jurisprudential Issues in Financial Transactions” as part of its 2026 Shariah Muftis Forum training programme.»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Municipality is continuing to implement a range of specialised initiatives and projects aimed at combating desertification and addressing the impacts of drought through the expansion of vegetation cover, promotion of afforestation, and protection of natural resources. T»»»

Doha, Qatar: The total assets of Qatar’s banking sector grew by 1.8% month-on-month (MoM) (up 2.5% versus year-end 2025) to QR2.206 trillion in April this year, QNB Financial Services (QNBFS), has said in its monthly banking sector update. The banking sector loan book remained flat MoM (up 1.8% ver»»»

Doha: QatarEnergy LNG sponsored and recently presented the Best Overall Prizes to the winning teams at the 22nd Annual Chemical Engineering Plant Design Competition, organised by the Department of Chemical Engineering at Qatar University. Since its inception in 2004, this annual contest aims to pro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) organized a roundtable discussion on Qatar’s National Intellectual Property Strategy at the Ministry’s headquarters, with the participation of members of the National Committee for the National Intellectual Property Strategy, representatives»»»

Summer 2026 has already begun, and early forecasts suggest that holiday costs across Europe will remain elevated. Rising inflation in supply chains, higher labor expenses, and continued strong international tourism demand are among the main factors pushing prices upward. A comparison of Bulgaria, N»»»

BRUSSELS: NATO needs to return to its roots as a “hard-line” military alliance and the United States will be candid in public and ‌private about ‌countries that ‌need to ⁠do more to ⁠meet their commitments, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday at ⁠NATO headquarters. “(There are) ‌some»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has announced the launch of the Ministry of Finance’s 2027-2029 Strategic Plan. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.T»»»

Washington: The United States and Iran revealed the text of the MoU that was electronically signed between the two sides. The memorandum includes an immediate and permanent ceasefire, a commitment to negotiate a final agreement within 60 days, as well as measures related to sanctions relief, freedo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Switzerland are set to take on Bosnia and Herzegovina today, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in a tightly contested World Cup Group B. The match, scheduled for 10pm Qatar time at Los Angeles Stadium, marks the third game in Group B, which also features Canada and Q»»»

Doha, Qatar: One match into the FIFA World Cup and the margin for error has already disappeared for South Africa and Czechia. When the two nations meet at Atlanta Stadium today in their second Group A fixture, it is a chance to rescue their campaigns before the knockout dream begins to slip away. W»»»

It is too early to fully understand the effects of the US-Iran agreement for Arab Gulf states, because the nature and substance of the agreement are still to be learned. But regardless of what the agreement reveals, it is now possible to discern the war’s repercussions for the countries of the regi»»»

People celebrate at the Umayyad Mosque following the collapse of the 61-year-long Baath regime in Syria and the end of the Assad family's rule in Damascus, Syria, on December 13, 2024. On Wednesday, a U.S. Senate committee advanced legislation to end Assad-era sanctions imposed on Syria. File Photo»»»

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia should be invited to join the Group of Seven nations as the organization adapts to a changing global order, according to a column published in the Daily Telegraph by former UK prime ministerial representative to Saudi Arabia Ken Costa. Costa argued that while the G7 was created »»»

Dubai: Water security in arid regions took centre stage at a panel discussion hosted by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) on Tuesday, bringing together policymakers, researchers, industry experts and educators to discuss practical solutions for tackling growing water scarcity. Held to coincide»»»

Since June 11, 2026, comprehensive scientific research has been conducted on Issyk-Kul Lake as part of an international project implemented by the Iskhak Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University (KSTU), the International Medical University, and the Leibniz Institute for Freshwater Ecology and Inl»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has got off to an epic start and just six days after the thrilling curtain-raiser at Mexico City Stadium, the tournament’s all-time daily attendance record has been broken. In total, 281,223 fans took their places in the stands across four group-stage encounters»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 555 Ukrainian drones over the country's regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "During the past night, 555 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed by air de»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar are confident of continuing their encouraging start at the World Cup as they face co-hosts Canada in an intriguing Group B clash in Vancouver. The match kicks off at BC Place Vancouver Stadium early Friday (1am Qatar time), with Switzerland taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina three »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Tourism has officially launched the fourth edition of the Qatar Tourism Awards, held in partnership with the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), with applications opening for 2026 as the initiative continues to recognise excellence, innovation and sustainability across the c»»»

It feels like a long time since the Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Türkiye defeated the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the 2024 local elections, triggering a domestic political shockwave. Ever since, it has faced turbulence, with its leaders either deposed or imprisoned. Özgür»»»

LONDON: Middle ‌East oil producers face a reckoning. The Iran war exposed the dangers of relying on a single chokepoint for vital oil and gas exports, leaving Gulf governments with a clear strategic imperative: diversify – at all costs. An Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz had long been view»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the results of the first cohort of the National Initiative for the Qatarization of Trainers in Educational and Training Service Centers, with 90 Qatari trainers successfully qualifying after completing the assessment »»»

WASHINGTON: France’s move Tuesday to drop Palantir from its intelligence services is the latest sign of European unease with the American data-mining firm — a company that has grown from a CIA-backed startup into one of the most powerful technology players of the Trump era. - ‘Lord of the Rings’ - »»»

During a session of the Zhogorku Kenesh, Speaker Marlen Mamataliev commented on developments related to the so-called «Letter of 75». According to him, a commission was immediately established after the letter became public, which conducted an internal investigation. «We established the entire proc»»»

A man has been detained in Kyrgyzstan for activating SIM cards and selling accounts that were allegedly used by scammers to defraud citizens. The investigation was launched after a woman reported losing 7.8 million soms. According to her statement, unknown individuals contacted her via WhatsApp and»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai surged on Thursday morning, reversing Wednesday’s dip as global bullion rose after the signing of an interim peace agreement between the US and Iran. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up f»»»

Dubai: In an age of endless scrolling, streaming platforms, and shrinking attention spans, a Dubai student is on a mission to convince young people that one of the most powerful tools for learning, empathy, and self-discovery is still a book. Fatima Rida, a student at Rochester Institute of Technol»»»

Arab Finance: Pickalbatros Group has secured a $200 million loan from the World Bank to support the expansion of its hotel portfolio in Morocco, Chairman Kamel Abou Ali told Asharq Business. Abou Ali noted that the group expects to receive the funding in August or September. As for the group's loca»»»