Qatar Tribune 9m

Qatar Post showcases e-commerce strategy at Arab Postal Leaders Forum

QNA Rabat Qatar Postal Services Company (Qatar Post) has outlined its vision for the future of postal services amid the rapid shift towards e-commerce during the Third Arab Postal Leaders Forum in Rabat, Morocco. The two-day forum, held under the theme ‘Transforming Postal Supply Chains and Digital»»»

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Nigeria tightens telecom ownership rules for major share transactions amid rising MTN, Airtel dominance

Nigeria's telecommunications sector is facing tighter regulatory scrutiny after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) introduced new approval requirements for significant changes in the ownership structures of licensed operators. Under the new rules»»»

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Arab News 1h

Tunisia coach Hervé Renard open to staying on with national team after a chaotic World Cup stint

KANSAS, USA: Tunisia coach Hervé Renard is open to the possibility of leading the African nation’s program beyond the end of the World Cup. The 57-year-old Frenchman had been watching the tournament from Senegal when Tunisia abruptly fired their coach, Sabri Lamouchi, following a 5-1 loss to Sweden»»»

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Jordan Times 1h

Oasis500, SM Capital sign MoU to boost venture investment links between MENA, Europe, Mediterranean

AMMAN — Oasis500 and SM Capital, a venture capital and investment advisory firm specialising in fintech, artificial intelligence, and strategic infrastructure, have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening investment linkages between the Mediterranean, the Middle »»»

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UPI 3h

Germany’s rail system recovers from nationwide outage - UPI.com

A passenger walks on a railway platform in 2018 in Frankfort, Germany. The country's railway system is recovering after a nationwide outage late Tuesday that left travelers stranded for hours. Photo by Armando Babani/EPA-EFE June 24 (UPI) -- Deutsche Bahn, Germany's government-owned rail system ope»»»

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Business-review 8h

STRABAG becomes general contractor and first tenant of QUEENS District, a project developed by SPEEDWELL

The QUEENS District complex will integrate office, residential, and retail spaces, as well as public areas, into a unified urban ecosystem designed around connectivity, sustainability, and long-term value. The office component of the complex will provide approximately 22,500 square meters of office»»»

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Arab News 8h

New indicator to measure digital learning quality

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s National eLearning Center has launched the National Digital Learning Indicator for 2025–2026, marking a major step forward in measuring the quality of digital learning across government entities in the Kingdom through real-time data and direct technical integration. The indic»»»

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Arab News 11h

Saudi Arabia’s Acwa explores desalination, green hydrogen investments in Morocco

Saudi utility giant Acwa is seeking to expand its investments in Morocco’s renewable energy sector and is also exploring opportunities in seawater desalination and green hydrogen, Omar Alaoui Mhamdi, the company’s country manager in Morocco, said in an interview with Asharq Bloomberg. The company’s»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Brazil eye top spot as Scotland aim to shake Group C

Doha, Qatar: Brazil face Scotland in a decisive Group C clash in Miami with top spot still to be decided as the race for the knockouts reaches its final stage. With Brazil level on points with Morocco, and Morocco facing already-eliminated Haiti, the battle for first place could go down to goal dif»»»

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The Peninsula 15h

Qatar highlights role of sport in empowering women at UNHRC

Geneva: Permanent Representative of the State of Qatar to the UN Office in Geneva, H E Dr. Hind Abdulrahman Al Muftah, participated in a panel discussion on the intensification of efforts to empower women and girls in and through sport within the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Coun»»»

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Arab News 16h

Brazil’s Raphinha to miss Scotland match; Neymar may go 90

NEW YORK: Brazil will be without a key part ‌of their attack for their Wednesday match against Scotland in Miami Gardens, Florida, as Raphinha will be sidelined due to a hamstring ​injury. The Selecao could see the return of another star, though, as Neymar has recovered from a calf injury and is av»»»

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The Peninsula 16h

Qatar’s commitment to women in sport highlighted on International Olympic Day

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s growing commitment to empowering women and girls through sport was highlighted on International Olympic Day as policymakers, athletes and experts gathered to discuss how to advance women’s rights, safety and participation in sport. Hosted by the European Union Delegation to the»»»

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BNE 17h

New initiative launched to redirect Gulf energy flows away from Strait toward Mediterranean

The extended disruption caused by the US-Iran conflict highlights a need for diversifying energy export routes to reduce dependency on shipping via the Strait of Hormuz. A new initiative launched by the Washington, DC-based New Lines Institute seeks to develop Syria and Turkey into major energy dis»»»

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Arab News 22h

Iraq rice production rebounds as drought ends, but future uncertain

AL-MISHKHAB, Iraq: Alaa Al-Ibrahimi is planting rice again for the first time in years at his farm in Al-Mishkhab, in ​Iraq’s Najaf region. “Last year, I did not cultivate a single dunam ... This year, by God’s will, we got water,” he said, as workers sowed Anbar rice — his preferred variety — on h»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1d

Specialised Support Clinic at Al Sadd Health Center launched by PHCC

Tribune News Network Doha Marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of integrated mental health services in Qatar, a Specialised Support Clinic at Al Sadd Health Center has been launched.The launch under the direction of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) was announced by the Pri»»»

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Arab News 23.06. 23:25

Moroccan contingent arrives in Israel to join international Gaza force

JERUSALEM: Officers from the Moroccan military, whose deployment was announced in February, have arrived in Israel to join a nascent international force for Gaza, US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace said Tuesday. An official from the board separately told AFP on condition of anonymity that t»»»

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Gulf News 23.06. 20:54

GDRFA Dubai leads a new era of communication excellence

Dubai: Dubai: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) has strengthened its position as a global leader in government communication by transforming years of institutional expertise into innovative knowledge-based models, methodologies and intellectual property assets»»»

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EU Observer 23.06. 18:08

EU ethics panel approved job for ex-commissioner at NGO implicated in Qatargate

EU Commission officials confirmed on Tuesday (23 June) that an ethics panel had approved a request by the former migration commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos to take a paid role with the NGO at the centre of the Qatargate corruption scandal. The Greek politician served in the commission of Jean-Cla»»»

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Sputnik 23.06. 15:55

SputnikPro AI Project Gathers Journalists From Three Continents in Moscow

The face-to-face part of the SputnikPro AI in Media international internship has begun at the headquarters of the Rossiya Segodnya media group in Moscow. The program is a joint project of the media group and Rossotrudnichestvo within the framework of the “New Generation” initiative.It brings togeth»»»

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Arab News 23.06. 09:26

Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division

ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»

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Arab News 23.06. 09:23

Diaspora World Cup champions diversity over division

ATLANTA: When Sweden’s Yasin Ayari scored seven minutes into his World Cup debut he raised his arms in apology rather than celebration out of respect for Tunisia, where his father is from. The case of the Brighton midfielder is far from unique at a World Cup awash with players who could play for mu»»»

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The Peninsula 23.06. 09:10

Awqaf Ministry launches initiative to promote Riyadh Al-Saliheen across society

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has launched a new initiative to promote the use of Riyadh Al-Saliheen by Imam Al-Nawawi, as part of its strategic plan to strengthen faith-based values and deepen religious awareness across society. The initiative, introduced through the Minis»»»

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Gulf News 23.06. 04:31

SABIS: Internationally Accredited Education in the UAE & Gulf

With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»

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Middle East Observer 22.06. 23:01

Egypt’s World Cup Awakening: Why One Victory Means Far More Than Three Points

A night that a nation had been waiting nearly a century to celebrate For generations of Egyptians, the FIFA World Cup has been a stage of dreams rather than triumphs. Since Egypt became the first African and Arab nation to appear at the tournament in 1934, World Cup campaigns have largely been stor»»»

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Gulf News 22.06. 17:17

SABIS expands internationally accredited school network across UAE, Gulf

With an established presence in 21 countries across five continents, SABIS stands as a leading provider of high-quality, internationally recognized education. Across the UAE and the wider Gulf, this global network translates into a consistent, results-driven approach that equips students with the k»»»

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Gulf News 22.06. 13:36

Who is Andy Burnham? The ‘King of the North’ eyeing No. 10

Dubai: Andy Burnham has spent much of his political life being seen as a contender rather than a winner. Now, following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation, the Greater Manchester mayor believes his moment may finally have arrived. The 56-year-old Labour politician has confirmed he will seek »»»

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The Peninsula 22.06. 12:30

Shura Council praises Amir's participation in G7 Summit

Doha, Qatar: The Shura Council held its regular weekly session on Monday at Tamim bin Hamad Hall under the chairmanship of HE Speaker Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim. The Council praised Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's participation in the G7 Summit, at the invitation of President of the Fr»»»

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The Peninsula 22.06. 08:41

Consultative sessions on National Human Rights Action Plan continue

Doha, Qatar: The consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan 2026-2030 - organised by the committee designated to prepare the National Human Rights Action Plan, continued on Sunday. The consultative session was hosted by Speaker of the Shura Council H E Hassan bin Abdullah Al Gha»»»

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Arab News 22.06. 00:18

Spain must pay €2.5m to man who spent 15 years in jail for rapes he did not commit

MADRID: A Moroccan ‌man who spent 15 years in prison for rapes he did not commit and who ​said the Spanish justice system had ruined his life is to be awarded 2.5 million euros ($2.87 million) in compensation, Spain’s Supreme Court ruled. Ahmed Tommouhi, 75, a bricklayer from Morocco who moved to S»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22.06. 00:11

National Human Rights Action Plan committee hosts consultative session with Shura speaker

QNA Doha Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad chaired the consultative sessions on the National Human Rights Action Plan 2026-2030 organised by the committee designated to prepare the National Human Rights Action Plan, on Sunday. The consultati»»»

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Qatar Tribune 22.06. 00:11

Shura Council participates in Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum

QNA Marrakesh The Shura Council participated in the fourth session of the Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Regions, which was held in Marrakesh in Morocco, with the participation of parliamentarians, officials and experts from various countries and regional»»»

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Arab News 21.06. 14:53

AlUla, UNESCO program safeguards living heritage

RIYADH: The Royal Commission for AlUla, in partnership with UNESCO, continues to support the Rawi program, an initiative dedicated to safeguarding living heritage and fostering intercultural dialogue. It does so by empowering the local community in AlUla to share its stories, knowledge, and cultura»»»

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The Peninsula 21.06. 13:20

Qatar announces Lake Lucerne Summit with United States, Iran, and Pakistan

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar, in its capacity as mediator, has announced the launch of the proceedings of the Lake Lucerne Summit and the first meeting of the High-Level Committee, with the participation of representatives from the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the »»»

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Arab News 21.06. 11:52

FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World Cup

LAUSANNE: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been a busy man at this World Cup but his unquenchable thirst to pack in as many matches as possible is causing unrest among environmentalists who are questioning his indifference to climate change. Mexico City, Guadalajara, Los Angeles, San Francisco, »»»

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The Peninsula 21.06. 10:43

Shura Council participates in Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum

Marrakesh: The Shura Council participated in the work of the fourth session of the Marrakesh Economic Parliamentary Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Regions, which was held in Marrakesh in the Kingdom of Morocco, with the participation of parliamentarians, officials and experts from variou»»»

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Gulf News 21.06. 07:06

India PM Narendra Modi calls for making yoga part of daily life on International Yoga Day

Kolkata: On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people across the country to adopt yoga as a part of their daily lives, emphasising that it promotes healthy living, a healthy mind, and long-term well-being. Addressing a huge gathering of »»»

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Qatar Tribune 21.06. 00:19

On World Refugee Day, UNHCR, QC expand partnership

Tribune News Network Doha UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and Qatar Charity (QC) signed two agreements worth QR3,079,324 (approximately US$ 844,808) to support more than 15,000 vulnerable displaced people in Lebanon and the Middle East and North Africa. The agreements were signed in Doha by Ahmed Mohs»»»

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Qatar Tribune 21.06. 00:19

IEI QC hosts webinar on ‘Enterprise AI Governance & Risk Management’

Tribune News Network Doha The Institution of Engineers (India) Qatar Chapter (IEI QC) recently organised a thought-provoking webinar on the topic, “Enterprise AI Governance & Risk Management”. IEI QC is a leading professional organisation dedicated to advancing engineering practices for the enginee»»»

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Arab News 20.06. 16:26

Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch

LOS ANGELES: High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket. Those three nations can join co-hosts the United States and Mexico who are already through. Germany thrashed de»»»

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Arab News 20.06. 14:28

Early date harvest season begins in Kingdom

Riyadh: The National Center for Palms and Dates has launched the early date harvest season campaign, coinciding with the start of the first fresh harvest in Saudi Arabia. The initiative highlights the seasonal calendar of early and mid-season dates across regions, supports marketing, enhances econo»»»

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Gulf News 20.06. 14:03

UAE urges stronger Euro-Mediterranean–Gulf economic and parliamentary cooperation at Marrakesh forum

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker for the Federal National Council (FNC), said economic cooperation, parliamentary engagement and the exchange of expertise between Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf countries are essential to addressing rapid economic and technological changes and advancing sustainable development. G»»»

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Gulf News 20.06. 13:27

Safeguarding human dignity core UAE principle, says Jawaher Al Qasimi

Sharjah: Wife of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Family & Community Council and the UNHCR Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children, said the UAE and Sharjah remain steadf»»»

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Arab News 20.06. 13:02

Model Imaan Hammam backs Morocco from the stands at World Cup clash in Boston

DUBAI: Dutch-Moroccan-Egyptian model Imaan Hammam showed her support for Morocco’s national football team on Friday as the Atlas Lions secured a 1-0 victory over Scotland in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match in Boston. Hammam attended the fixture at Boston Stadium, sharing a series of updates»»»

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The Peninsula 20.06. 12:59

Germany meet Ivory Coast in high-stakes World Cup clash, Sweden face Dutch

Los Angeles, United States: High-scoring Germany face a powerful Ivory Coast side at the World Cup on Saturday with the winner guaranteed a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also book their ticket. Those three nations can join co-hosts the United States and Mexico who are already through. Germ»»»

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France24 20.06. 12:36

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: an African dream that could reshape world energy markets

After two decades of delays, the colossal trans-Saharan gas megaproject to export Nigerian gas to Europe via Niger and Algeria is back in the spotlight with this month's announcement that construction of the Algerian section had rebegun. The pipeline, once completed, could fundamentally reshap»»»

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Novinite 20.06. 12:06

Bulgaria Under Scrutiny Over Spy Tech Exports to Rights-Abusing Regimes

Human Rights Watch has accused Bulgarian authorities of approving exports of surveillance technologies to countries with documented human rights concerns, raising new questions about the effectiveness of EU export controls on dual-use equipment. The claims are based on an analysis published by HRW,»»»

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The Peninsula 20.06. 11:35

Neymar? He is working remotely at the World Cup, jokes Lula

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Brazilian star Neymar is "the first player in the world to be called up to the national side and be working remotely", Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva joked on Friday. Neymar, Brazil's record goalscorer with 79 goals, only returned to training with the squad at th»»»

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The Peninsula 20.06. 08:40

Spain seek Yamal spark to end World Cup drought

Atlanta: Lamine Yamal is hard to avoid on the approach to Atlanta's futuristic stadium where adverts featuring the 18-year-old adorn the sides of giant skyscrapers, but it is on the pitch that Spain desperately need the Barcelona superstar. The European champions flunked their opening test of the W»»»

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The Peninsula 20.06. 07:34

Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign

Philadelphia: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticised display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class w»»»

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Arab News 20.06. 06:25

Brazil cruise past Haiti to re-ignite World Cup campaign

PHILADELPHIA: Matheus Cunha scored twice as Brazil eased past Haiti 3-0 on Friday to breathe life into their World Cup campaign and close in on a spot in the last 32. After a much-criticized display in their opening 1-1 draw with Morocco, the five-time world champions underlined the gulf in class w»»»

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