Egyptian equities extended their advance on Tuesday, with the benchmark EGX30 closing above the 53,000-point threshold for the first time this week as sustained institutional demand and continued foreign investor interest reinforced the market’s recovery following last week’s correction. The EGX30 »»»

The Administrative Court in Plovdiv has issued a final ruling overturning the Karlovo Municipal Council's decision to hold a local referendum on the planned gunpowder plant in Iganovo and the production of 155-mm ammunition for the German defense company Rheinmetall. The court concluded that the re»»»

The Department of Homeland Security said a federal agent fatally shot a Mexican national in Houston on Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has fatally shot a Mexican national accused of attempting to run over a federal »»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, met four students from Dubai Schools – Al Khawaneej after their gold medal win at the International Greenwich Olympiad, held in London from June 14 to 20, 2026. In a post s»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched the 2026 edition of its annual summer programme, “Our Summer, Our Way” (Sayfuna Ala Kaifina 2026), welcoming more than 1,000 students across 10 Da’wah centers nationwide as part of its efforts to make productive use of the summer h»»»

The UAE labour market is entering the second half of 2026 with strong resilience. Earlier this year in Q1, private sector employment grew by 2.5%, while the number of registered companies increased by 0.4%, reflecting a healthy pipeline of business activity. Hiring activity is expected to close 202»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education and the Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation are to establish a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in the areas of sports development, accessibility, inclusion, capacity building, and community engagement. A Memorandum of Und»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds across North America, the global spotlight once again falls on football’s greatest stage. Yet for many fans, commentators and media, the conversation continues to return to Qatar 2022. Four years later, the tournament is remembered for far more than t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Justice has partnered with the Kanaf Parenting Centre to host an interactive workshop aimed at helping families navigate the challenges of the digital age. The session forms part of the ministry’s efforts to strengthen social responsibility, improve digital awareness and eq»»»

Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic H E Nawaf Salam held talks yesterday in Beirut with Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon, H E Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, to explore ways to strengthen bilateral relations across multiple avenues and review the latest developments in Lebanon and the regio»»»

Globally, 1 in 3 internet users is a child, according to UNICEF. In the UAE, internet penetration has reached 99%, according to DataReportal's Digital 2024 report, among the highest anywhere in the world. The digital world is not something GCC children encounter occasionally. It is the environment »»»

Dubai: One question from his then 10-year-old daughter changed the way Bobby Kapoor thought about success. It was June 2014, during Ramadan, and Kapoor's family has decided to celebrate his daughter Khwaab's birthday differently. Instead of a party, they have prepared meals for workers who would be»»»

The EU’s new restrictive migration policy on return hubs last month (17 June) drew in votes from unexpected corners of the European Parliament, splitting liberals and socialists into uncharacteristic camps. Most European lawmakers voted in favour of the new regulation that drew widespread support f»»»

ABU DHABI: The UAE’s national jiu-jitsu team has left for Almaty, Kazakhstan, where squad members will compete in the third Jiu-Jitsu Asian Youth Championships and the 10th Jiu-Jitsu Asian Championships. The youth event will take place from July 13-16, followed by the second competition from July 1»»»

ABU DHABI: Preparations are complete for the ninth edition of the UAE National MMA Championship, which will take place on July 11 and 12 at Shabab Al-Ahli Club in Dubai. The event will bring together more than 300 athletes representing top clubs and academies from across the UAE. The championship c»»»

Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Leaders of Tomorrow Camp 2026, a youth leadership programme organised by the Qatar Leadership Centre in cooperation with the American University of Beirut, has officially begun, with 100 students participating. The programme is part of the center’s ongoing effo»»»

Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs H E Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi participated yesterday in Ankara in the meeting of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) Secretary-General H E Mark Rutte with heads of delegations participating in Istanbul Cooperation I»»»

Minister of Municipality H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah met yesterday with Ambassador of the European Union to the State of Qatar H E Dr. Cristian Tudor, at the Ministry’s headquarters during a farewell visit marking the conclusion of the ambassador’s tenure in the country. During t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Foundation celebrated World Volleyball Day 2026 yesterday with a ladies-only tournament and a series of interactive challenges at the Education City Recreation Centre, bringing together more than 150 young people from across Qatar. The event concluded with an awards ceremony, whe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Scholars from Northwestern University in Qatar will contribute research, creative scholarship, and academic leadership at the 2026 International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) Conference, taking place June 28–July 3 in Galway, Ireland. Bringing together resear»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Permanent Web Summit Organising Committee held its annual strategic meeting in Doha, bringing together partners to guide the next phase of Web Summit Qatar’s growth as preparations continue for its fourth edition, which will take place from January 31 to February 3, 2027. The meeti»»»

Enthusiasm for AI adoption is at an all-time high, and rightly so. AI is transforming how software is created, delivered, and operated, unlocking significant productivity gains. While some organizations use generative AI to enhance existing workflows, others are taking an AI-first approach with age»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Trade, H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed, held meetings with the heads of several international organisations, where discussions focused on ways to strengthen cooperation in the fields of trade and investment, as well as a number of economic and trade is»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Career Development Centre (QCDC), founded by Qatar Foundation, and the Qatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in the fields of career guidance, career development, and capacity building. The MoU was signed by E»»»

London: During its 137th regular meeting, the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved the State of Qatar’s hosting of the World Maritime Day 2028 event. Marking the occasion, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United Kingdom and Permanent Representative of the State o»»»

Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani met with Chief Executive Officer of WHOOP Will Ahmed during his visit to New York, United States of America. Separately Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani als»»»

Electricity supplies have been fully restored in affected areas of Kuwait and Bahrain following temporary power outages, authorities in both countries confirmed. Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy said power was restored to all residential areas affected by a blackout on »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Foreign Ministry: The United States bears responsibility for the serious consequences of the recent escalation 08-07-2026 10:11 AM »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Popular Mobilization Forces: More than 2.3 million mourners have taken part in the funeral procession for martyr Sayyed Ali Khamenei in Naj»»»

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Dubai: Dubai's flagship airline, Emirates, announced Wednesday plans to launch a second Airbus A350 aircraft service to Colombo, Sri Lanka. The service on popular route will launch on August 8, giving Dubai - Colombo travellers more opportunities to sample the airline's Premium Economy service. Sig»»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Council of Economic and Development Affairs held a meeting via video conference, during which it reviewed the monthly report from the Ministry of Economy and Planning. The report included the most prominent developments in the global economic landscape, its growth prospects i»»»

BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Lebanon has sent an urgent request to UNESCO to include five ancient fortresses in the south of the country in the World Heritage list amid threats to historical sites due to Israeli strikes, Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh told Sputnik. "We have submitted an urgent request t»»»

Doha, Qatar: As part of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the competitiveness of the business sector, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) and Qatar Development »»»

TOKYO: Stem Racing Japan held its first national finals last month, with the top teams earning places at the global event later in the year. Stem Racing, formerly known as F1 in Schools, is a worldwide program supported by Formula One that promotes education in science, technology, engineering and »»»

Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education has announced the timetable for releasing end-of-year examination results for the 2025–2026 academic year, with results to be issued over two days for students across all school stages. According to the schedule, Grade 12 students will be the first to receive th»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Repeated US strikes on Iran and the cancellation of Iran's oil sales license make the memorandum on cessation of hostilities ineffective, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. "Repeated illegal attacks against Iran, together with the decision of the US Treasury Departme»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The topic of terrorism threat emanating from the Ukrainian government on global scale will certainly be raised behind closed doors at the NATO summit in Ankara, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "Behind closed doors, during bilateral meetings»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait, considering them a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the two countries and a blatant breach of the rules of international law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs em»»»

Doha, Qatar: QIIB has received a prestigious new award that further reinforces its leadership in digital banking – ‘Best Innovation in Retail Banking – Qatar 2026’, instituted and presented by MEA Finance, a leading media platform and publication specialising in the banking and business sectors acr»»»

Mourners hold an anti-Trump poster as hundreds of thousands gather for the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, during a mass funeral march near Azadi Square in Tehran on Monday. Photo by Behnam Tofighi/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- Iran's military said Wednesday it »»»

Doha, Qatar: HSBC Qatar announced the launch of a new merchant acquiring proposition for its corporate clients through a partnership with Noqoody, Qatar’s leading fintech and licensed payment service provider, yesterday. An official signing ceremony took place on 1 July 2026 at HSBC’s headquarters »»»

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Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber, received at his office at the Chamber’s headquarters yesterday, in three separate meetings, H E Tigran Gevorkian, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the State of Qatar; H»»»

Minister of State for Foreign Trade H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed with Acting Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD H E Pedro Manuel Moreno in Geneva. The meeting also addressed developments in the global economy and a number of topics related to trade, investment, and deve»»»

Indian ambassador to Romania and Moldova Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, on Tuesday paid an official visit to Salaj County, where he met officials of the county and local administration to discuss economic, educational and cultural cooperation.The meeting in Zalau, the county seat, was attended by the Chair»»»

On July 8, 2022, Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister who retired from office in 2020 after a bout of health problems, was shot dead. 1 of 6 | People offer flowers at the memorial outside Nippon Budokan during state funeral of late former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, J»»»

Doha, Qatar: Portugal arrived at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations and some of the biggest talents in world football, led by the veteran Cristiano Ronaldo, who remained as dangerous as ever. Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves and Vitinha, all multiple trophy winners with Paris Saint-Germain, join»»»

Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said Iran's reported attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and repeated aggression against Bahrain and Kuwait demonstrate that Tehran is unwilling to commit to de-escalation or move beyond the recent conflict. In a post »»»

Dubai: UUDS AERO has expanded its presence at Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub in Dubai South, taking its footprint to more than 180,000 square metres across multiple facilities since setting up its first operation there in 2022. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.UUDS A»»»