EGX Extends Weekly Rally as Foreign Buying Lifts Benchmark Above 53,000
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 »»»
Bulgaria: Court Blocks Karlovo Referendum on Gunpowder Plant
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»»»
ICE agent fatally shoots Mexican national in Houston - UPI.com
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 »»»
Sheikh Hamdan meets Dubai students after gold medal win at London Olympiad
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»»»
Awqaf Ministry launches ‘Our Summer, Our Way 2026’ programme
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»»»
UAE job market outlook 2026 remains resilient with strong demand for AI, technology, construction, engineering and financial services talent
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»»»
QF’s Pre-University Education and Qatar Cycling and Triathlon partner to advance student sport and opportunities
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»»»
Beyond final whistle: How Qatar turned a World Cup into an enduring destination legacy
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»»»
Justice Ministry hosts workshop on digital safety and family wellbeing
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»»»
Lebanon PM, Qatar's Ambassador discuss cooperation
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»»»
GCC child online safety needs network-level protection from telecom operators and regulators amid rising AI-generated abuse risks
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 »»»
Why giving back became the greatest achievement for this Dubai-based Indian expat
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»»»
How did nine S&D MEPs, two Greens and half Renew Europe end up voting for the EU’s new far-right inspired deportation law?
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»»»
UAE national team leaves for Asian jiu-jitsu championships in Almaty
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»»»
Shabab Al-Ahli to host UAE National MMA Championship 9
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»»»
Qatar Leadership Centre launches Leaders of Tomorrow Camp
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»»»
Qatar participates in NATO Secretary-General’s meeting
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 meets EU Ambassador
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»»»
QF celebrates World Volleyball Day 2026
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»»»
Northwestern Qatar helps shape global media scholarship at IAMCR conference 2026
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 hosts annual strategic meeting ahead of Web Summit Qatar 2027
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»»»
AI-powered observability becomes key to scaling agentic AI, autonomous IT operations and enterprise software resilience
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»»»
Minister of State for Foreign Trade meets with heads of international economic organisations in Geneva
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»»»
QCDC, QFSW partner to strengthen career guidance across social work ecosystem
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»»»
IMO Council approves Qatar’s hosting of World Maritime Day 2028
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»»»
QCB Governor meets WHOOP Chief Executive Officer
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»»»
Power restored after outages in Kuwait and Bahrain
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 »»»
Iranian Foreign Ministry: The United States bears responsibility for the serious consequences of the recent escalation - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Popular Mobilization Forces: More than 2.3 million mourners have taken part in the funeral procession for martyr Sayyed Ali Khamenei in Najaf, as crowds continue to pour in - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Iranian Army: All US bases in the region are considered legitimate targets for our drones - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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Emirates is doubling its A350 service to top South Asian holiday spot
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»»»
Saudi economic council reviews global outlook, Q1 government performance
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»»»
Lebanon Urges UNESCO to Protect 5 Ancient Fortresses Amid Israeli Strikes
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»»»
MCIT brings together SMEs, digital solution providers to advance digital transformation
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 »»»
Stem Racing Japan stages first national competition
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 »»»
UAE Ministry of Education announces exam results schedule for all grades
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»»»
Iran Accuses US of Undermining Effectiveness of Memorandum - Foreign Ministry
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»»»
NATO to Quietly Discuss Ukraine's Terrorism Threat at Summit - Russian MFA
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»»»
Qatar strongly condemns Iran's repeated attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait
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»»»
QIIB wins ‘Best Innovation in Retail Banking, Qatar 2026’ award
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»»»
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait after U.S. strikes - UPI.com
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 »»»
HSBC Qatar partners with Noqoody to simplify payment acceptance
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 »»»
Iranian Foreign Ministry: US attacks violate the first term of the MoU on cessation of military operations - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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QC discusses trade cooperation with Armenia
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 meets Acting Secretary General, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD
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 Mohapatra, in Salaj County to discuss economic, educational, cultural cooperation
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 This Day, July 8: Ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated - UPI.com
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»»»
We must not lose belief in World Cup dream: Fernandes
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»»»
Iran's attacks show failure to commit to de-escalation: Gargash
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 »»»
UUDS AERO expands MBRAH footprint to 180,000 sqm across Dubai South aerospace facilities
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»»»