Bulgaria’s Ministry of Finance has launched a new debt issuance on international markets worth €2.5 billion, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev announced after a meeting of the Parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee. Donev said the operation is in line with the higher debt ce»»»

For much of the past decade, Uzbekistan's economic story has been one of domestic transformation. The government liberalised the currency, opened previously closed sectors to foreign investment, modernised state institutions, reduced trade barriers and launched one of the region's most ambitious pr»»»

The Embassy of Lebanon in Washington announced Wednesday that the White House has officially invited President Joseph Aoun to visit Washington and meet with President Donald Trump on July 21. "The invitation reflects the enduring partnership between Lebanon and the United States and provides an opp»»»

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub has announced the opening of the Global Invitation-to-Bid for team and franchise ownership in the Abu Dhabi T10. The competitive bidding process marks a significant milestone in the tournament’s evolution under Abu Dhabi’s new governance structure. The ITB »»»

ANKARA: US ​President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the ‌memorandum ‌of ​understanding ‌signed ⁠with Iran ​to end ⁠the conflict was “over,” adding ⁠he ‌didn’t want ‌to engage ​with ‌Tehran. Trump ‌was speaking in Ankara ‌ahead of a NATO ⁠summit ⁠in the Turkish capital.»»»

For much of the past decade, Uzbekistan's economic story has been one of domestic transformation. The government liberalised the currency, opened previously closed sectors to foreign investment, modernised state institutions, reduced trade barriers and launched one of the region's most ambitious pr»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: Any entity that supports the US military in its acts of aggression will be a legitimate target for Iran’s ar»»»

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»»»

Justice Minister Nikolay Naydenov said on Wednesday that he had submitted a reasoned request to the Prosecutors' Chamber of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to temporarily suspend Emine Rusinova, the acting administrative head of the Sofia City Prosecution Office, pending the outcome of disciplin»»»

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»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Sports and Youth has highlighted a wide range of programmes designed to empower young people and strengthen their participation in national and international platforms, reaffirming its commitment to placing youth at the centre of policymaking and development as Qatar ma»»»

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»»»

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 »»»

RIYADH: US planemaker Boeing expects Saudi Arabia to become one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets in the coming years, powered by major investments in airports, tourism and logistics and by plans to turn the Kingdom into a global hub linking Asia, Europe and Africa. The forecast comes»»»

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»»»

Tunis, July 8 (TAP) – The weather will be generally clear to partly cloudy on Tuesday.Temperatures will rise slightly, with highs ranging between 32°C and 37°C along the coast and in the highlands, and between 37°C and 41°C elsewhere in the country....»»»

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 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»»»

NAJAF, Iraq: ‌Mourners marched through Iraq’s holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, following the coffin of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as his six-day funeral procession, which drew huge crowds in his home country, pressed on across the border. People carrying large portraits of the ‌lat»»»

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»»»

In a 147-14 vote with one abstention on Wednesday, Parliament re-elected for a second term Antoan Gechev as head of the State Intelligence Agency. He will have a term of five years from June 17, 2026. He was backed by Progressive Bulgaria, GERB-UDF and Vazrazhdane. Democratic Bulgaria voted against»»»

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: The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, represented by its Department of Da’wah and Religious Guidance, organised the second edition of the “Provision for Preachers” (Zad Al-Du’ah) forum on Monday, July 6, under the theme “The Role of Islamic Creed and the Deeds of the Heart in Stre»»»

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»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Iranian Army: All US bases in the region are considered legitimate targets for our drones 08-07-2026 09:19 AM Latest News Urgent News Irani»»»

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»»»

DOHA: The State of Qatar strongly condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain and the sisterly State of Kuwait, and considered them a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the two countries and a blatant breach of the rules of international law. The Ministry of Fore»»»

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»»»

Funeral processions for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Wednesday in the Iraqi city of Najaf with thousands of mourners present. The Islamic Republic's dayslong funeral for Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as »»»

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 »»»

DOHA: US Central Command announced on Wednesday that its forces struck more than 80 targets during the strikes it carried out against Iran the previous night. "US forces struck Iranian air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more t»»»

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»»»

In response to Ukraine's attacks, the Russian armed forces launched a strike on defense industry facilities in Kiev overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday. Targets Hit:Samsung-Ukraine industrial plant — used for producing and storing components for FP-5 Flamingo cruise missilesA »»»

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»»»