The US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes, with Washington launching a ninth consecutive night of attacks and Tehran responding with strikes targeting Gulf states. The escalation has raised concerns over regional security, travel, shipping routes and energy markets. UAE residents are advised to »»»

DUBAI: As Spain’s teammates and substitutes celebrated wildly at the final whistle, Lamine Yamal Nasraoui Ebana fell to his knees and raised his hands in prayer. And no wonder the 19-year-old Muslim player gave thanks toward the heavens. He had just achieved what no player has ever before, becoming»»»

All media outlets have covered Spain's 1–0 victory over Argentina in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final. Mediapool.bg reports that France's Kylian Mbappé finished as the tournament's top scorer, ending the event with ten goals. Dnevnik.bg carries an article titled "How the World Cup Became a USD 10 Bill»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, met on Monday with US Charge d'Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the United States of America in Doha, Mo Barghouty, on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs extended t»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Price Index rose 1.3 percent year on year in the second quarter of 2026, driven by stronger residential and agricultural property prices, which offset a decline in commercial real estate values, official data showed. According to the General Authority for Statisti»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) warned against the use of products containing exosomes in the form of injections, which are used for a range of medical and cosmetic indications. The Pharmacy and Drug Control Department of the Ministry, in a circular dated July 19, 2026, stated it »»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB and Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), Visa’s advisory services arm, announced a strategic collaboration aimed at supporting QIIB’s payments growth agenda and enhancing customer engagement across its card portfolio. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to supporting Qa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s banking sector continued to post steady lending growth and resilient deposit levels during May 2026, underscoring the sector’s stability despite a modest decline in total assets, according to the latest monthly banking sector update from QNB Financial Services (QNBFS). The sect»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Mosque Department, has inaugurated the Hamad Isa Al Hassan Al Muhannadi Mosque in Al Dhakhira as part of its ongoing expansion plan to enhance mosque services across residential areas in line with Qatar’s urban development a»»»

DOHA: The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) participated in an international technical meeting on monitoring and tracking plastic pollution, reaffirming Qatar's commitment to regional and global environmental initiatives. Represented by the Department of Environmental Monitoring an»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s summer entertainment offerings have expanded with the launch of the ColorVerse Experience, a next-generation immersive attraction that combines interactive storytelling, digital technology and live performances to create a unique family-friendly adventure at Katara Cultural Vil»»»

Doha: A delegation from the Quranic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), concluded a scientific visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where it met with representatives from three leading regional institutions specialising in plant biodiversity conservation and »»»

Rabat: The National Committee for International Humanitarian Law participated in the International Legal Symposium organised by Morocco’s National Committee on International Humanitarian Law under the theme “Multilateral Humanitarian Action at a Crossroads: Challenges and Issues.” The Committee’s d»»»

Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation celebrated the outstanding achievements of Assalam Schools students during the 2025–2026 academic year, reflecting advanced levels of academic excellence, distinction in scientific, cultural and sports competitions, and meaningful participation in n»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen occupational safety and health and protect workers from risks associated with working in hot weather, the Ministry of Labour (MoL), represented by the Occupational Safety and Health Department, organised a series of specialised awareness sem»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar participated in the 96th Executive Council meeting of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS), held virtually with the participation of undersecretaries of education ministries from GCC member states, reaffirming its commitment to advancing regional educational c»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is making significant strides in advancing its circular economy by expanding the recycling and reuse of construction materials across major infrastructure projects. The country’s latest sustainability achievements, announced by the Public Works Authority (Ashghal), highlight reco»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Türkiye have built a model of bilateral cooperation that has earned international recognition and should serve as an example for the region, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye H E Hakan Fidan said in an interview with Qatar TV yesterday. Fidan praised the strength of Qata»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Museums has opened condolence books at four of the country’s leading cultural institutions, inviting citizens, residents and visitors to pay tribute to the late Father Amir, H H Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, by sharing messages of remembrance, gratitude and respect. Accordin»»»

Dubai: Flight operations across the UAE remain largely normal, although several services to Kuwait continue to face disruptions. Services from UAE have been cancelled due to operational reasons as the escalation in the US-Iran war continue to affect travel across the Gulf. UAE carriers Emirates, Et»»»

Doha, Qatar: In continuation of its efforts to reinforce the financial technology sector (FinTech), Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has issued its first license of this kind in the country to Ammen, to provide insurance price comparison website services. This makes Ammen the first company to be authorised»»»

Dubai: Travellers flying across the Gulf and Jordan are being urged to check airline schedules and review official safety guidance after the US, UK and Canada updated travel alerts amid renewed military activity in the Middle East. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The n»»»

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, United States: US President Donald Trump said Sunday his new Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet needed to be sent off for a month to be “maxed out,” after reports of security concerns on a trip to Turkiye. Trump took his first flight on the retrofitted Boeing 747-8 plane on July 1,»»»

The US is concerned that the Iranian military is growing increasingly effective at penetrating its air defenses in the Middle East, several media outlets have reported, citing anonymous officials. It comes off the back of a deadly missile and drone strike on a military base in Jordan on Friday, whi»»»

Fighting between the US and Iran has entered a dangerous new phase, with fresh US airstrikes, Iranian retaliatory attacks and renewed threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. While the conflict remains outside the UAE, it is beginning to affect air travel, energy markets and regional security. »»»

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.: Kylian Mbappé is now the owner of World Cup Golden Boots. The French striker became the first player to finish as the leading scorer at multiple World Cups, winning his second Golden Boot award when Lionel Messi was blanked in Argentina’s 1-0 loss to Spain on Sunday in the fi»»»

The AmirHis Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held official talks with Prime Minister of Iraq Ali Faleh Al Zaidi at Lusail Palace on Sunday. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and expand cooperation across various fields. They also discussed the most significan»»»

QNA Riyadh Qatar participated in the 96th session of the Executive Council of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States (ABEGS) on Sunday. The event, held virtually, saw the participation of Undersecretaries of the Ministries of Education in the GCC member states, and the Assistant Secretary»»»

QNA Doha Qatar’s healthcare sector is investing heavily in digital transformation and the latest smart health technologies, marking a new phase in laboratory diagnostics and genetic testing. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has adopted advanced digital systems to manage laboratory operations and int»»»

QNA Nairobi Team Qatar from QatarDebate Center, a member of Qatar Foundation, is competing in the 2026 World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC), currently underway in Nairobi, Kenya, with the participation of more than 80 countries. In a statement on Sunday, QatarDebate Center said Team Qatar’s p»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Calendar, presented by Visit Qatar, has officially opened the ColorVerse Experience, a next-generation immersive entertainment attraction developed in partnership with Spacetoon. Taking place at the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) – South Parking from July 16 to»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Ooredoo, Qatar’s leading telecommunications provider, and Samsung Gulf Electronics announced a new strategic partnership to enhance the customer experience in Qatar by providing the latest Samsung devices and expanding their distribution through Ooredoo’s network and vario»»»

QNA Doha A delegation from the Quranic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), concluded a scientific visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan where it met with representatives from three leading regional institutions specialising in plant biodiversity conservation an»»»

QNA Doha The Qatar News Agency (QNA) Training Centre has concluded its training programmes for the first half of 2026 organised as part of the centre’s annual training plan. A total of 246 trainees from QNA and several government entities took part in the programmes. During the first half of the ye»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a framework cooperation agreement with Ibn Sina University Hospital Center in Morocco to support life-saving treatment for children with congenital heart defects expanding their access to specialised medical care that can improve their health »»»

LONDON: Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi discussed regional developments with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani during his visit to Doha at Lusail Palace on Sunday. Al-Zaidi and Sheikh Tamim emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East as»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman HE Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. The conversation discussed ways to deepen and expand»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held a phone call with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Ayman Safadi. During the call, they discussed bil»»»

Doha, Qatar: The showpiece at the New York New Jersey Stadium, kicking off at 10pm Qatar time, will be the 104th and final match of the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup. Argentina are aiming to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup, while Spain are bidding»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice announced the publishing of Law No. (10) of 2026 regarding unmanned aerial vehicles in the twelfth issue of the Official Gazette for the year 2026. According to the Civil Aviation Authority, the law acts as a "a legal framework that keeps pace with the rapid gro»»»

Doha, Qatar: The organizing committee of the Gulf qualifying tournament for the FIBA U18 Asia Cup has approved the competition schedule for the championship, which will be held in Doha from July 25-30, 2026, after being postponed from its original dates of July 17-22. The tournament carries added s»»»

Doha: A delegation from the Quranic Botanic Garden (QBG), a member of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), concluded a scientific visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where it met with representatives from three leading regional institutions specializing in plant biodiversity conservation and »»»

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that these hostile a»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Jordanian Armed Forces said air defense systems intercepted and downed three Iranian missiles out of four that targeted the Kingdom's territory, while the fourth missile crashed in a remote area south of the Kingdom far from populated areas. A military source at the General Command»»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister of the sisterly Republic of Iraq HE Ali Faleh Al Zaidi departed Doha on Sunday following a working visit to the country. His Excellency and the accompanying delegation were seen off at Doha International Airport by Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE »»»

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met on Sunday Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkiye HE Hakan Fidan, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting discussed bilateral cooperation relations and ex»»»

RIYADH: Foreign investors poured $1.6 billion into the Saudi Exchange during the second quarter of this year, the highest net buying in the Gulf Cooperation Council, according to an analysis. In its latest report, Kamco Invest revealed that the Kingdom was the only market in the GCC to register net»»»

Doha, Qatar: Football mania in the southern Indian state of Kerala has reached new heights, with the state government declaring a school holiday for Monday, July 20, 2026. The move allows students in the state, renowned for its passionate football culture, to stay up and watch the highly-anticipate»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar's healthcare sector is investing heavily in digital transformation and the latest smart health technologies, marking a new phase for laboratory diagnostics and genetic testing. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has adopted advanced digital systems to manage laboratory operations an»»»

DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq HEAli Faleh Al Zaidiheld an official meeting at Lusail Palace this morning. At the beginning of the session, His Highness the Amir welcomed the prime minister and the accompa»»»