DOHA: The Civil Service and Government Development Bureau organised a workshop to present updates to the fourth phase of the Strategic Workforce Planning Programme. The workshop brought together human resources directors from various government entities, who were briefed on the programme's latest d»»»

The Israeli government, which has been carrying out systematic persecution against the Palestinian people before the eyes of the entire world and is currently before the International Court of Justice in the case concerning the commission of the crime of genocide against Gazans, seeks to cover up i»»»

We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the helicopter crash that occurred today (28 June) in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. We wish Allah’s mercy upon those who lost their lives in this tragic accident, and extend our condolences to their families and to the people of Saudi Arabia.»»»

We strongly condemn Israel’s recent attacks on Quneitra and Daraa, carried out in violation of Syria’s territorial integrity, unity, and sovereignty. These attacks, which disregard the security of person and property of the Syrian people and make the lives of civilians in the region increasingly di»»»

H.E. Kaja Kallas, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission; H.E. Marta Kos, European Commissioner for Enlargement; and H.E. Magnus Brunner, European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration, will pay a vis»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Spring Grants programme, awarding support to 48 film projects from 39 countries as part of its continued commitment to nurturing independent cinema and emerging filmmaking talent from Qatar, the Middle East and arou»»»

Doha, Qatar: Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has intensified its public awareness campaign against drug abuse by dedicating Friday sermons in around 600 mosques across the country to the dangers of narcotics, reinforcing religious and social awareness as part of a coordinated national effort »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has warned against the use of tanning beds, which have recently become increasingly popular among some women and adolescents seeking a tanned complexion. The Society stressed that tanning beds are not a safe way to achieve a tan, as they expose users to artif»»»

Doha, Qatar: Katara Cultural Village yesterday inaugurated the Pakistani Corner at Building 45, celebrating Pakistan’s contribution to the global football industry as part of activities accompanying the FIFA World Cup 2026. The cultural space was inaugurated by the General Manager of Katara Cultura»»»

Arlington: Jordan head coach Jamal Sellami believes his players will benefit from their experience at the nation’s first-ever FIFA World Cup. The West Asian side bowed out of the tournament after a 3-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina. “As a first participation in the World Cup, I think the »»»

DOHA: Two-time champions France bring flawless group-stage form into the World Cup knockouts as they take on Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium in the Round of 32. Didier Deschamps’ side entered the last-32 phase as one of the most dominant teams of the tournament, carrying a perfect record and »»»

Doha, Qatar: President of Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) Eng. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Thiyab headed Qatar’s delegation to the extraordinary meeting of the GCC Electricity and Water Cooperation Committee, which was held via videoconference to discuss the latest developments i»»»

Doha: Knockout football has a way of changing everything. The excitement gives way to a simple equation: win and continue, lose and go home. That is the challenge facing Norway and Ivory Coast when they meet in Dallas in the Round of 32, with both nations sensing a rare opportunity to move a step c»»»

Doha: Co-hosts Mexico will look to extend their flawless World Cup campaign when they host Ecuador in the Round of 32 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, a venue where the hosts have enjoyed a remarkable historical record. Javier Aguirre's side enters the knockout stage in outstanding form»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Qatari security forces participating in securing the FIFA World Cup 2026 continue to carry out its duties within the approved security framework for the tournament in cooperation and coordination with the security authorities in the host countries. The Security Committee of the Min»»»

Colombo: Sri Lanka on Tuesday cut fuel prices by up to six percent, the first such move since the Middle East war triggered a surge in energy prices in the import-dependent nation. The state-run Petroleum Corporation said it will lower diesel by 25 rupees a litre to 382 rupees ($1.15), while petrol»»»

DOHA: The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) launched the Team Qatar Summer 2026 Programme, reaffirming its commitment to inspiring the next generation through sport, education and community engagement. Organised by the Sports Events Department from June 28 to July 9, the initiative is designed for the »»»

DOHA: Qatar suffered an 86-80 defeat to Saudi Arabia in the rescheduled second-window qualifier yesterday at Al Gharafa Sports Hall despite producing a spirited display in the Asian qualifiers for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qatar 2027. The game was marked by intensity and momentum shifts across »»»

DOHA: Qatar’s real estate sector continued to demonstrate robust activity in May 2026, with the total value of property transactions reaching QR1.732bn through 425 registered deals. The latest figures underline the resilience of the country’s property market, with strong levels of buying and sellin»»»

DOHA: QNB Group, a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, will participate in the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) Annual Conference 2026 in Singapore as a Platinum Sponsor, taking place on 16–17 September 2026, reinforcing the Group’s continued focus on cross-bord»»»

DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) participated in the meetings of the Board of Directors and the General Assembly of the Arab-Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, which were held in Brussels. Qatar Chamber was represented at the two meetings by Mohamed bin Ahmed Al Obaidly, Board Member of Qatar Chamber,»»»

Caracas: The powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week damaged or destroyed more than 58,000 buildings, according to a preliminary assessment of satellite data published by US space agency NASA. Some 1,700 people were killed and thousands remain missing following the quakes of magni»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is joining the global scientific community in marking World Asteroid Day on June 30, highlighting the importance of increasing public awareness about asteroids and efforts to protect Earth from potential asteroid-related hazards. In a social media post, the Qatar Calendar House s»»»

Paris, France: The hundreds of millions who use Meta-owned messenger WhatsApp to chat with family, friends or businesses will no longer need to share phone numbers under a coming update, the company said Monday. Instead, people will be able to pick unique usernames to share with others, in a move "»»»

The Hague: Morocco's dramatic penalty shoot-out win over the Netherlands sparked scenes of joy Tuesday in The Hague, home to a large Moroccan community, but also violent arrests amid clashes with police. In the Schilderswijk district of the city, AFP reporters saw fans draped in Moroccan flags danc»»»

The family of a Jordanian woman who went missing after the devastating earthquake in Venezuela said on Monday that her body had been found, as it renewed an appeal to Jordanian authorities to evacuate six relatives still stranded in the South American country. The family said the discovery of the b»»»

Dubai: Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday witnessed the signing of a package of strategic agreements and investment deals aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation across key economic and development sectors. The centrepiece of the package is an agreement»»»

Dubai: Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply over the weekend after a commercial vessel was struck while transiting the strategic waterway and fresh exchanges of strikes between the United States and Iran strained their preliminary agreement to end the Middle East conflict. According »»»

Dubai: More than 20 billion Iraqi dinars (around $15.5 million) and quantities of gold were seized from the home of Iraqi lawmaker Alia Nassif after security forces arrested her and her son, who previously served as chief of staff to former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani, according to Iraq»»»

Dubai: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially moved under new private ownership, marking a major change for the country’s flag carrier. The airline will now begin a restructuring programme focused on fleet renewal, route expansion and operational improvements. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) announced that it deployed Dh562 million across six strategic investments in 2025, supporting key sectors including healthcare, education, food security and economic development, reinforcing the Fund’s continued commitment to advancing sustainable de»»»

Mixed signals over planned US-Iran negotiations injected fresh uncertainty into Middle East diplomacy, as Tehran denied that any talks were scheduled despite President Donald Trump's announcement that American and Iranian officials would meet in Qatar this week. Iran's Foreign Ministry said no nego»»»

A JetBlue passenger aircraft reported striking a drone while preparing to land at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on Monday morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), CNN reported. The Airbus A321 was on approach after flying in from Las Vegas when the suspec»»»

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has shown modest recovery amid ongoing caution, according to latest maritime tracking data, as diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran continue following recent clashes. MarineTraffic and other trackers (such as Kpler, Windward, and Shipfinder) have »»»

Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE fell to their lowest level this month on Tuesday morning, giving shoppers another price break after a volatile June that saw rates swing by more than Dh60 per gram. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and »»»

Mohammad Akbarzadeh, political deputy (and spokesperson) of the IRGC Navy, died in reported vehicle rollover accident in Kerman province. Iranian state-affiliated media, including Fars News Agency (IRGC-linked), reported that Akbarzadeh, political deputy (and spokesperson) of the IRGC Navy, died af»»»

Dubai: Worldwide luxury spending reached about $1.64 trillion in 2025, but the industry is entering the second half of 2026 with a very different buyer from the one that drove the post-pandemic boom. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Bain & Company and Altagamma said glo»»»

Dubai: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for July 2026. Under the new rates, Super 98 petrol will be priced at Dh3.40 per litre, compared to Dh3.95 in June, while Special 95 petrol will be set at Dh3.29 per litre, against Dh3.83 last month. E-Plus pe»»»

Baghdad: Iraq’s government has ordered pro-Iran armed groups to disarm by September 30 or face legal consequences, tying the deadline to the scheduled end of the US-led international coalition’s mission against the Daesh (Islamic State) group. At least four groups are among the most influential Ira»»»

Dubai: The UAE-Ukraine Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement has officially entered into force, opening the way for lower tariffs and easier market access between the two countries. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The agreement, which takes effect on July 1, is »»»

Daman Markets, a leading financial services provider, is proud to announce its official sponsorship partnership with the UAE Boxing Federation. The partnership was formalised at a signing ceremony held on 29 June 2026 in Dubai, bringing Daman Markets into the ring as a supporter of one of the regio»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists will pay significantly less to fill up from July 1 after authorities announced the first reduction in fuel prices since the Middle East conflict sent global oil markets soaring four months ago. The UAE Fuel Price Committee cut prices across all fuel grades for July, reflecting »»»

We live in an age where staying connected has never been easier. A message can travel across continents in seconds. Video calls bridge geographical distances. Social media keeps us informed about the lives of hundreds of people with a simple swipe of a finger. Yet, despite unprecedented connectivit»»»

For decades, cities have inspired imitators. Paris symbolised elegance. New York represented ambition. Singapore became synonymous with efficiency. However, few cities have generated their own verb. Today, policymakers, urban planners, investors, and commentators increasingly speak of “Dubai-izing”»»»

“Children need more face-to-face conversations and fewer face-to-screen interactions.” While this may sound simplistic, it captures one of the growing concerns surrounding children’s use of social media and digital technology today. The amount of time children and teenagers spend on screens has inc»»»

The debate surrounding a child’s access to social media often centres on personal freedom, technological progress, and ultimately parental responsibility to regulate content. While those arguments deserve consideration, governments also have an obligation to protect its citizens from demonstrable h»»»

The UAE has invested heavily in building one of the world’s toughest anti-drug frameworks. Law enforcement agencies relentlessly pursue traffickers, legislation continues to evolve, and awareness campaigns are reaching wider audiences than ever before. Yet amid sophisticated policing and stricter l»»»

Traffic will resume on the renovated section of the Danube Bridge near Ruse at around 10:00 EEST on June 30, restoring two-way traffic for all types of vehicles, the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA) said. Final works on the last closed 320-metre section, in the direction of Romania, are being compl»»»

President Iliana Iotova has appointed Radoslav Pavlov Parvanov as a member of the Commission for Protection against Discrimination (CPD) from the President's quota, the President's Press Secretariat said on Monday. Parvanov graduated in law from New Bulgarian University in 2012 and has been a docto»»»

As of May 31, 2027, the sale of certain insulin products will be discontinued, according to an announcement published on the National Health Insurance Fund's (NHIF) website, which includes a list of the affected products. The discontinuation has been announced well in advance to allow sufficient ti»»»