Doha, Qatar: The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, held a phone call on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with HH Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the call, t»»»

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty called for establishing an Egyptian investment body to coordinate the country’s investments across Africa, as Cairo seeks to expand the presence of Egyptian companies on the continent. Abdelatty made the »»»

DUBAI: Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun met with US Ambassador to Beirut Michel Issa to discuss his upcoming official visit to the United States on the invitation of US President Donald Trump, as well as the current situation in Lebanon and the wider region. During the meeting, President Aoun stress»»»

GENEVA: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed 600 lives, figures published by the World Health Organization showed Thursday — only three days after the figure topped 500. Updated numbers issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,759 confirmed cases in »»»

Deputy Foreign Minister Ivanka Tasheva held a meeting with the Ambassador of The Netherlands to Bulgaria, Arthur den Hartog, on Wednesday, the Ministry said on Thursday. The two sides discussed a wide range of issues related to the development of bilateral relations. They reaffirmed their shared co»»»

GERB-UDF will submit a bill banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, GERB-UDF Deputy Floor Leader and Healthcare Committee Chair Kostadin Angelov said on Thursday. "We all know that social media are dangerous. We also know that when a product is free, the user is the product," »»»

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) arrives in Ulaanbaatar on a three-day state visit to Mongolia on Thursday. Photo by Yonhap South Korea seeks phased denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as it also seeks to normalize ties with North Korea, President Lee Jae Myung has said ahead of his st»»»

Jenin — PSE: A Palestinian journalist said Israeli prisons have become a “graveyard” for the living, following a dramatic decline in his health after being released earlier this year. Mujahed Bani Mufleh, 37, spent six months in jail after being accused of inciting violence against Israel through h»»»

Greenlanders attending a traditional kayaking championship ​in Nuuk rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for U.S. control of the Arctic island on Wednesday, saying its future should be decided by Greenlanders themselves. Speaking ​at ‌a NATO summit in Turkey's Ankara, Trump ⁠renewed »»»

RIYADH: Dubai’s economy maintained its positive momentum in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate’s gross domestic product reaching 232 billion Emirati dirhams ($63.1 billion), a 2.4 percent yearly increase. According to Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, the performance was attribute»»»

Bulgaria will take over command of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Group, a trilateral naval initiative involving Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, with the leadership role rotating every six months among the three participating countries. Turkey currently holds command of the group, but responsibil»»»

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said the government has taken key steps during its first week in office, including submitting the draft state budget for 2026 after months of uncertainty and political tensions. Speaking at the start of a government meeting, Radev said the proposed financial fra»»»

BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3605 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid Saleh discussed with China-based intelligent manufacturing company Jiangsu Changhong the establishment of a factory in Egypt to manufacture automotive equipment and production lines, with an initial investment of around $20 millio»»»

Aspirational luxury clients – those who strategically purchase luxury goods and services rather than the ultra-high-net-worth individuals who habitually engage with luxury – are increasingly turning to new ownership models, experiences and AI-powered personalization to shape how they engage with br»»»

UK police drew batons amid a clash with enraged locals at a protest in Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday, as officers evacuated two men accused of being involved in a rape away from the furious crowd. The protesters gathered outside an apartment block in the city’s East End over concerns that someone li»»»

Despite US attempts to sabotage and manipulate the event, the UN General Assembly has followed the request of the Cuban delegation to debate the “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba.” While this debate has been an a»»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he called Iran’s leadership “scum” and “violent people.” The spat came as the US resumed strikes in Iran in the most serious flare-up of hostilities since the countries signed a preliminary peace framework last »»»

The US could grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, President Donald Trump has said during a meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Türkiye. He maintained, however, that Washington would not supply the missiles directly»»»

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Doha: International reserves and foreign currency liquidity at Qatar Central Bank (QCB) rose by 1.24% year-on-year in June, reaching QR262.114bn, compared with the same period in 2025, when they stood at QR258.898bn. Data issued by QCB showed that its official international reserves increased by 1.»»»

The Chinese geophysical scientific research vessel Shi Yan 6'docks at a port in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 2023, despite neighboring India's objections due to security concerns. File Photo by Chamila Karunarathne/EPA July 9 (UPI) -- China's expanding marine research fleet is giving Beijing a powerful n»»»

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial on obstruction of justice charges is broadcast live on a television screen at Seoul Station on Thursday. The Supreme Court upheld a seven-year prison term. Photo by Yonhap The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a seven-year prison term for former Pr»»»

The Hungarian forint staged a modest recovery on Thursday morning after suffering its steepest decline in weeks, as investors continue to react to worsening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over Hungary’s public finances. Forint rebounds after volatile trading Following Wednesd»»»

Dubai: Abu Dhabi student Dana Adel Al Zarooni was crowned the UAE champion of the 10th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge on Thursday after outperforming more than 830,000 students who took part in the competition from schools across the country. The winner was announced during a ceremony held a»»»

Manama: An AFP correspondent in the Bahraini capital Manama heard explosions on Thursday as air-raid sirens were activated for a third time, hours after Iranian attacks in the night. "The siren has been sounded... Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Arab Investment & Trade Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the average Arab ranking remained stable at 102nd place globally in its composite index of investment climate components for 2025. This reflects the continued gap from the global average ranking of about 23»»»

Doha, Qatar: Dukhan Bank announced its financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026, reporting net profit of QR812.8m. Despite the challenging geopolitical situation, the Group delivered solid financial results in the first half of 2026, underscoring the successful execution of its»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) hosted yesterday, a delegation representing the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, comprising Mohamad Mourad, Vice President for International Relations, and Rafael Solimeo, Director and Head of the International Office. The delegation was received by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al »»»

Dubai: Nasdaq Dubai has recorded 33 new fixed-income listings worth $13.8 billion since the beginning of 2026, with international issuers accounting for 40% of the total, strengthening Dubai’s position in sukuk and debt capital markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.»»»

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U.S. Ambassador Michel Issa met Friday with President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Speaker Nabih Berri, ahead of a new round of talks between Lebanon and Israel this month in Rome. The two sides had previously met for five rounds of U.S.-sponsored talks in Washington aimed at ending »»»

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today arrived in the State of Kuwait on a fraternal visit. His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, received His Highness and the accompanying delegation upon arrival at the Amiri Airport. Accom»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Business Confidence Index rose to 56.6 in June from 55.6 in May, marking a third consecutive monthly gain as confidence improved across the non-oil economy. The June reading, released by the General Authority for Statistics, remained well above the neutral 50-point mark, indi»»»

Doha, Qatar: As the world celebrates World Volleyball Day, Qatar Foundation’s Creating Pathways programme is using volleyball to help empower the next generation of girls in Qatar, building confidence, leadership and lifelong skills both on and off the court. Volleyball is one of five sports offere»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched its specialised Quranic initiative, the “Tamkeen” programme. Designed to encourage the continuous narration and recitation of the Holy Quran, the programme provides structured Quranic circles where participants can demonstrate thei»»»

Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and Chairman of Qatar Investment Authority, H E Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al Thani, met with Co-Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management, Howard Marks, during his visit to New York, United States of America. During the meeting, they discussed the latest»»»

Lebanon demands Israel's withdrawal from two "pilot zones" in the south as a condition for participating in the next round of direct negotiations in Rome next week, a diplomatic source familiar with the talks told AFP on Wednesday. The two sides had previously met for five rounds of U.S.-sponsored »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Center of Legal and Judicial Studies at Ministry of Justice will organise two specialised training courses from July 12 to 16, 2026, targeting legal professionals working in ministries and government entities. The courses form part of the Center’s 2026 training plan and are designe»»»

Beirut: Lebanese Minister of Information Dr. Paul Morcos praised the State of Qatar’s efforts to reduce tension and its pivotal role in achieving the desired stability. In a statement to QNA, the Lebanese Minister of Information also commended Qatar’s role in promoting stability in Lebanon, alongsi»»»

Doha: The Division of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) recently held a faculty development workshop on assessment in competency-based medical education (CBME). The two-day virtual course was designed to provide participants with a better understandin»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s industrial production rebounded 3.2 percent in May from April, led by broad gains across mining, manufacturing and utilities, official data showed. Despite the monthly gain, industrial activity remained weaker than a year earlier — down 18.7 percent — as lower oil-related pro»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - US strikes on Iran's territory constitute war crimes, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the aggressive attacks by the terrorist army of the United States ... which undoubtedly constitute a grave war crime, and underl»»»

Doha: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Culture, will be the guest of honour at the 40th edition of the Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Held under the theme “A Legacy That Endures... Generations Meet,” the Festival will run from July 22 to A»»»

Doha, Qatar: Safari Hypermarket, one of Qatar’s leading hypermarket chains, has officially launched its Fruit Festival and Juice Junction. The four-day festival is being held from July 8 to 11, 2026. The inauguration ceremony took place at Safari Mall, where the ceremonial cake cutting was jointly »»»

Undersecretary of the Ministry of Interior, H E Abdullah bin Khalaf bin Hattab Al Kaabi, met separately with Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of the United States of America in Doha, Mohamed Barghouti (pictured) and Ambassador of Georgia to the State of Qatar H E Varlam Avaliani. The mee»»»

Tunis, July 9 (TAP) – President Kais Saied met with Prime Minister Sara Zaâfrani Zenzeri on Wednesday and instructed her to chair the Cabinet meeting to consider a number of draft laws and decrees.During the meeting, the President referred to what...»»»

Washington, July 9 (SANA) The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intensify its military campaign if Tehran continued targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on social media, Trump said the latest »»»

Tunis, July 9 (TAP) – The weather will be clear to partly cloudy across the country's various regions Thursday, according to the forecast issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (INM).Winds will be from the northwest in the north and central...»»»

The Israeli military on Wednesday said its troops had seized a Hezbollah militant during an encounter in southern Lebanon a day earlier and transferred him to Israel for questioning. The militant was captured in the Bint Jbeil area on Tuesday, where Israeli troops clashed with Hezbollah fighters. "»»»