Qatar strengthens LNG leadership as exports reach record high in 2025
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has strengthened its position as one of the world’s leading liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters after increasing its share of the global market to 18.7% in 2025, according to the latest International Gas Union (IGU) World LNG Report 2026. The report shows that Qatar exported 81»»»
Sehnaoui faces possible arrest at home after dining with Netanyahu
Lebanese judicial authorities have issued a warrant seeking the arrest of influential businessman Antoun Sehnaoui accused of meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A Lebanese judicial source told AFP that prosecutor and judge Ahmad Rami had issued a 30-day wanted notice for Sehnaoui "on»»»
US-Iran conflict enters new phase as KSA helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls again
The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia has publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies. At the same time, an already untenable diplomatic effort to end the war has faltered once again as mistrust deepens »»»
The making of a ‘world cricketer’
It occurred to me after last week’s tribute to the cricketing genius of Sir Garfield Sobers to wonder how he would have viewed the state of the game today. In his era, between 1953 and 1974, the strongest national teams were Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa and the West Indies. Althoug»»»
Kuwait says Iran strike hit Chinese firm’s building killing 1 worker
DUBAI: The Kuwaiti military said on Thursday that an Iranian strike north of the country hit a building belonging to a Chinese firm, killing a worker and causing significant damage to the structure. “Competent authorities immediately began taking the necessary measures and dealing with the situatio»»»
‘Opportunities are bigger’: MENA’s EA Sports FC stars highlight the region’s growing presence at EWC 2026
DUBAI: For years, Mosaad “Msdossary” Aldossary has been one of the defining names in EA Sports FC. After winning the FIFA eWorld Cup in 2018 and reaching the final again the following year, he helped establish the Middle East and North Africa as a region capable of producing world-class talent. His»»»
Radev Cabinet Has 42% Approval, Alpha Research Poll Shows Ahead of Government's First 100 Days
At the end of July, positive assessments of Rumen Radev’s Cabinet stood at 42%, negative assessments at 33%, and neutral assessments at 25%, according to a survey conducted by the Alpha Research polling agenct on public attitudes ahead of the Government's first 100 days in office. The survey was co»»»
AlRayan Bank launches Individual Development Plan programme to empower Qatari talent
Doha, Qatar: AlRayan Bank has launched its Individual Development Plan (IDP) programme, reaffirming its commitment to investing in the growth and long-term development of its Qatari employees. The programme was introduced during a dedicated Town Hall for Qatari colleagues, convened by the Bank’s Hu»»»
QIIB and The Group Securities sign MoU
Doha, Qatar: QIIB and The Group Securities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two sides and developing digital services provided to customers, enabling a seamless and integrated investment and banking experience. The MoU was signed at The Grou»»»
Hosts Qatar beat Oman, seal FIBA U-18 Asia Cup berth
Doha, Qatar: Qatar secured qualification for the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup 2026 after extending their unbeaten run in the Gulf qualifiers with an 80-67 victory over Oman yesterday at Al Gharafa Sports Hall. Organised by the Qatar Basketball Federation, the tournament serves as the Gulf qualifying event fo»»»
MoCI launches ‘Regulatory Record Report’ service
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has launched the Regulatory Record Report service, a new digital service that enables consumers and businesses to access general compliance indicators relating to companies. The service supports informed decision-making before entering into »»»
Oil prices retreat as Qatar sends first LNG shipment through Strait of Hormuz
Washington, July 30 (SANA) Oil prices declined on Thursday, retreating from sharp gains recorded in the previous session, as energy shipments continued through the Middle East amid heightened regional tensions. Brent crude futures fell $1.29, or 1.42%, to $89.45 a barrel, while US West Texas Interm»»»
Video: Dubai Metro Blue Line tunnels are taking shape beneath the city
Dubai: A giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) is carving the underground route for Dubai Metro's Blue Line, marking a major milestone in one of the emirate's biggest public transport projects. Named Al Wugeisha, the 2,000-tonne machine is working up to 35 metres beneath International City, excavating »»»
Born in Kazakhstan, raised in UAE: How teen turned curiosity into gold at International Economics Olympiad
He is bright and beaming, as one should be after winning a gold medal. Ali-Mansur Valiyev relates his journey to the International Economic Olympiad, with a cheery ease, not downplaying the triumph but neither painting it too colourfully. He describes the process in matter-of fact tones, stating th»»»
Pakistan says US-Iran negotiations 'ongoing' on de-escalation, Hormuz
Mediator Pakistan confirmed on Thursday that negotiations between the United States and Iran were "ongoing" during a flare-up in fighting across the Middle East. "Negotiations between parties are ongoing, particularly on (the) Strait of Hormuz and to de-escalate," Pakistani foreign ministry spokesm»»»
US military completes 'heavy wave' of strikes on Iran
Jordan's air defenses shot down five missiles launched from Iran Thursday morning, the country's state-run Petra news agency said, hours after the U.S. military announced it had completed "a heavy wave of strikes against Iran" in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a U.S. base in Jorda»»»
Iranian attack on Chinese company building kills worker in Kuwait
Kuwait's Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that an Iranian attack struck a building belonging to a Chinese company in the country's north, killing one worker and causing extensive material damage. In a statement, the ministry's official spokesperson, Saud Al Atwan, said the relevant authorities »»»
Lebanon seeks arrest of businessman Sehnaoui after Netanyahu meeting
Lebanese judicial authorities have issued a warrant seeking the arrest of influential businessman Antoun Sehnaoui accused of meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A Lebanese judicial source told AFP that prosecutor and judge Ahmad Rami had issued a 30-day wanted notice for Sehnaoui "on»»»
Israeli strikes kill three in Gaza, including two children, amid new ceasefire push
CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least three people, including two children, in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said, as mediators held new talks with Hamas leaders to work toward full implementation of a US-brokered Gaza peace plan.Medics said an Israeli airstrike on a tent encampment»»»
UAE, GCC condemn Iran-aligned militia attacks on Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: The UAE has condemned the recent drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory targeting oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. In a statement published on its X account on Thursday, quoted by state news agency WAM, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that these attacks ar»»»
QPC holds portrait photography workshop
Doha: The Qatar Photography Centre (QPC), affiliated with the Ministry of Culture (MoC), is holding a workshop today focused on portrait photography, within its ongoing efforts to develop photographers’ skills, attract global talents, and organize professional training programs that feature the lat»»»
MoEHE receives 322 applications for second cohort of Qatari Trainers Localisation Initiative
THE PENINSULA Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced strong interest in the second cohort of its Qatari Trainers Localisation Initiative, with a total of 322 Qatari trainers and children of Qatari women registering to participate following the success of t»»»
Russian Scientists to Deliver Melanoma Vaccines for 10 Patients Within 3 Months
Vaccines against skin cancer are being developed for ten patients and will be ready within one and a half to three months, Alexander Gintsburg, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Scientific Director of the Gamaleya National Research Center for Epidemiology and Microbiology, told Spu»»»
Samsung expects semiconductor shortage to continue until 2028
Seoul, July 30 (SANA) – Samsung Electronics said Thursday that the global semiconductor supply shortage is expected to continue through 2028, driven by strong demand linked to artificial intelligence technologies and data center expansion. Jaejune Kim, executive vice president of Samsung’s memory d»»»
Amir sends congratulations to King of Morocco
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HM King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco on the occasion of Throne Day.»»»
The case for a global coalition for maritime security
Maritime security in the Red Sea, Bab el-Mandab Strait, and the Strait of Hormuz is often treated as a regional problem whose principal stakeholders are the Gulf states and other countries bordering these waterways. Yet these routes are global economic arteries, so protecting them is a matter of na»»»