The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IBDL Learning Group to develop training and professional education programmes aimed at strengthening trade-related skills, building institutional capacity, and supporting economic transformation across »»»

NEW DELHI: Every Sunday morning, a one-of-a-kind colorful maze takes shape near Delhi Gate, where thousands of paperbacks and hardcovers rise in towers and spill on tarpaulin beds, setting the stage for generations of readers on hours-long treasure hunts. From popular romances to classics in Englis»»»

The New York Times said on Saturday that the US Department of Justice had ​ordered several of its journalists to testify before a federal grand jury after they reported on security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One.  The Department of Justice has subp»»»

Volatility in the Middle East escalated on Sunday as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired a warning shot at a ship attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route. Iran accused the US of creating an “illegal route” through the strait and declared the waterway t»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar and Syria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in the political, economic and security fields, as well as supporting Syria’s ongoing reform and development efforts. Speaking to Al Jazeera»»»

Arab Finance: As Egypt navigates structural shifts across its agricultural supply chains, the local milling sector is under intense pressure to modernize, optimize capacity, and ensure food security for a growing population of over 112 million. Caught between global market volatility, a rapid 76% s»»»

Saudi Arabia has launched a new Package Visa initiative, announcing the first six countries eligible for the scheme that allows travellers to obtain a tourist visa through a single integrated travel package. The programme aims to simplify the visitor journey by combining flights, accommodation and »»»

Dubai: The world’s biggest-spending luxury customers are already using artificial intelligence to decide what to buy, where to shop and which brands to consider, according to a new report by Bain & Company and Comité Colbert. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The fifth a»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar participated in the 9th session of the meeting of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy. The event was organized by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) from July 6-10, 2026, at the Palais des Nations»»»

Washington: The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times journalists after their report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper. The new jet, which President Donald Trump received as a gift from Qatar, entered service last week. The subpoenas i»»»

Group strikes on military-industrial complex facilities in Kiev and maritime port infrastructure in the Odessa region have proved the capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces to strike any targets throughout Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense said. "An analysis of the results of the Russian A»»»

How a National Brand Growth Hub Could Transform Local Innovation into a Multi-Billion-Dollar Export Economy Egypt’s fast-growing local brand movement is no longer a marginal retail trend. It is becoming a serious economic opportunity that could reshape domestic manufacturing, digital commerce and v»»»

by Amal Nabil The Electronic Money Conference was held in Cairo on 2 and 3 September to discuss how turn to a policy of decreasing cash circulation and to rely on credit cards as a future alternative. The conference was attended by a group of leaders from banks, as well smart cards companies such a»»»

Russia's strike hit the Kiev-based AeroDrone enterprise, which develops and manufactures heavy, high-payload, long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, including the E-300 Enterprise and D-80 Discovery models, the Russian Defense Ministry says. Russian forces also hit Ukraine’s Fanplit plant, a producti»»»

The e-Crimes and Cybersecurity Department at Dubai Police's General Department of Criminal Investigation has warned community members of the dangers of downloading apps from untrusted sources. These apps may contain malicious software that enables fraudsters to infiltrate smartphones, steal persona»»»

The Embassy of India in Kuwait has temporarily restricted passport, visa and consular services to emergency cases only until July 19, 2026, citing administrative reasons. The embassy said only applicants who provide documents proving the urgent nature of their requests will be allowed to access ser»»»

As summer travel demand reaches its peak, Pakistani passport holders continue to have access to 30 destinations through visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival (VOA) or electronic travel authorisation (ETA) schemes, according to the latest Henley Passport Index July 2026 update. Pakistan’s passport rankin»»»

RIYADH: Since the launch of the club championship in 2024, Saudi organizations have established themselves as a dominant force on the global electronic sports stage. Team Falcons claimed the inaugural title before successfully defending their crown in 2025, setting the benchmark for what sustained »»»

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Autism Virtual Clinic has received international recognition at the World Summit on the Information Society 2026 in Geneva, less than a year after its launch. The clinic, an initiative of the Autism Families Association, was honored after being selected among the finalists in»»»

1 of 3 | A person rides a motorcycle through street fires, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 1, 2024, a day after gang violence left at least five dead and twenty injured. File Photo by Johnson Sabin/EPA-EFE July 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration's decision to »»»

No single topic dominates Friday's news media. POLITICS Capital weekly looks into the scandal over the Interior Minister announcing last week details about the private plane flights of Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski. One of these flights was with Constitutional Court j»»»

Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari held a bilateral meeting with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cisco Chuck Robbins at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. During the meeting, cooperation relations were reviewed, along with prospects for strengthening and developin»»»

Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji participated in the 30th Annual Economist Government Roundtable, held in Athens, Greece, from July 8 to 10. The forum, inaugurated by President of the Hellenic Republic H E Constanti»»»

The martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei was laid to rest in Mashhad late Thursday, as millions of mourners from across Iran and the region brought days of unprecedented mourning to a close. The burial took place at the Dar Al-Dhikr prayer hall within the holy shrine o»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia issued more than 71,000 new commercial registrations during the second quarter of 2026, according to the business sector bulletin issued by the Ministry of Commerce, raising the total number of existing commercial registrations in the Kingdom to more than 1.91 million records. »»»

Doha, Qatar: The 3rd Hamba Pakistani Mango Exhibition and Its Products, featuring 60 exhibitors, opened yesterday at the Eastern Square of Souq Waqif, showcasing Pakistan’s renowned mango varieties alongside a wide range of mango-based food products and cultural experiences. The opening ceremony wa»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater has announced that Qatar has expanded its education voucher programme for children with disabilities and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), extending support to include children enrolled in nurseries »»»

Dubai: UAE telecoms group e& is selling its entire investment in Vodafone Group for $5.95 billion, bringing an end to one of its largest international shareholdings after a review of its global portfolio. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The Abu Dhabi-listed company sai»»»

The government considers it important to preserve utility cost reductions for households served by district heating providers, and will therefore contribute 25.9 billion forints to the district heating fund, government spokesperson Éva Magyar said on Thursday in Budapest. Éva Magyar stated that the»»»

In February, the ruling Iranian regime’s daily newspaper Jomhouri Eslami posed a question in print that had been taboo for 40 years: does the Islamic Republic really need two sets of armed forces? There is the regular army, the Artesh, to guard against foreign enemies, and there is the Islamic Revo»»»

When it came to the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran this week, the most important man—his son and successor—did not appear. Other relatives came, as did senior officials, who spoke of loyalty and bay’a (the oath of allegiance), as the crowds were told to chant for revenge. B»»»

Protesters gathered for the 40th consecutive day on Tirana's "Dëshmorët e Kombit" Boulevard, continuing their campaign demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and what organizers described as the country's entire political establishment. During Thursday's demonstration, protesters also»»»

Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have inaugurated the first phase of their partnership to establish a major charge point hub, exclusive for DTC’s electric taxi fleet. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, and Abdul Muhsen Ibrahim Kalbat, Chairman»»»

ING Bank Romania and Dedeman have integrated RoPay into the retailer’s e-commerce platform, allowing customers to use the national instant payment service for online purchases on the Dedeman website. Customers can select RoPay at checkout and authorise the payment directly from their bank’s mobile »»»

Egyptian equities retreated on Wednesday, July 8, as investors took profits after a strong rally, while renewed regional tension weighed on risk appetite. The benchmark EGX30 fell 1.84% to 52,028.37 points, after opening at 53,006.11 points and touching an intraday low of 51,820.41 points, accordin»»»

No single topic dominates the news media on Thursday. POLITICS Commenting on the proposed amendments to the Election Code, Dimitar Petrov from Progressive Bulgaria told Bulgarian National Television's morning programme that these will ensure more transparent and fair presidential elections later th»»»

Dubai: Five expatriates from India and Bangladesh have received a major financial boost after winning Dh1 million each in Big Ticket’s Series 288, taking home a combined Dh5 million in consolation prizes. The latest winners have included long-time participants who stayed hopeful through years of mo»»»

Ukraine arrived at this week's key Nato summit in Turkey determined to persuade US President Donald Trump that the momentum in the war has shifted in Kyiv's favour, despite Russian forces continuing to make slow but steady territorial gains in the Donbas. Trump struck an optimistic tone ahead of th»»»

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»»»

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»»»

The Hague: The State of Qatar affirmed its commitment to supporting the efforts of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to strengthen the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), contributing to the promotion of international peace and security. This came »»»

Geneva: Qatar’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai held a series of bilateral meetings yesterday with ministers and heads of international organisations on the sidelines of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, currently underway in Geneva. His Exce»»»

Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg H E Luc Frieden met with Minister of Communications and Information Technology H E Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai on the sidelines of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance held in Geneva. The meeting addressed ways to enhance cooperation between the State »»»

The Board of Directors of the Doha 2030 Asian Games Organising Committee held its second meeting yesterday, chaired by President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Organising Committee’s Board of Directors H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani. The meeting reviewed the progress made i»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs concluded the fourth season of its intellectual and cultural initiative, Nation Seminar, with a symposium exploring the role of divine revelation in reviving the Muslim nation’s civilisational contribution and building individuals capable of sh»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi has affirmed that the country’s institutions have demonstrated a high level of readiness and their ability to deal efficiently with regional developments and exceptional circumstances as part»»»

1 of 3 | Spectators watch as engineers, the New York Police Department and Fire Department of New York work to secure the building at 235 E. 42nd Street as a partial collapse was feared Tuesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- New York City officials believe they have st»»»

NEW YORK: Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation’s largest in years. No deaths have been reported and the source of the cyclospora infections h»»»

Scaffolding and tarp cover much of the name of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump's name must remain off the building. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo July 8 (UPI) -- A federal appeals co»»»