Singapore: The Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) is organising the third edition of its Future Leaders and Changemakers Summer Camp in Singapore, as part of QLC’s efforts to prepare a promising generation of national leaders capable of contributing to Qatar’s development aspirations. The program runs f»»»

The rising cost of living and the need for greater financial stability are changing the behavior of Romanians; while until recently a second job was the solution for higher earnings, more and more people now prefer to invest in developing skills that can generate additional income without doubling »»»

The confidence indicator rose in June, supported by better-than-expected progress in reducing the budget deficit and a period of relative calm in the conflict involving Iran. However, it remains at levels consistent with a recessionary environment, according to Adrian Codirlasu, President of the CF»»»

As of December 31, 2025, public government debt stood at 57.7% of GDP, while gross government debt?calculated according to European Union methodology?was 59.3% of GDP, remaining below the 60% of GDP ceiling set by the Maastricht Treaty; this is according to a report reviewed during Thursday's gover»»»

Romanian society is almost evenly divided between those who support democracy, even at the cost of prolonged political debates and conflict, and those who would accept a less democratic system if it ensured greater order and stability, according to the latest INSCOP survey. Asked which statement be»»»

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) requests that President Nicusor Dan immediately dismiss honorary presidential advisor Eugen Tomac."Mr. Tomac's direct involvement in discussions with AUR parliamentarians, publicly confirmed, represents an unacceptable interference by the Presidential A»»»

Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Thursday that the operations of the National Agency for Cadastre and Land Registration (ANCPI)?halted following a cyberattack?could resume next week. He noted that the migration to the government cloud is nearing completion and that a security assessment»»»

On Thursday, the government approved the necessary procedures enabling NEETs (individuals aged 16 to 30 who are not employed, not in education, and not participating in vocational training), vulnerable individuals, and employers to benefit from employment support measures.The decision approved by t»»»

At its weekly meeting on Thursday, the Government approved, by decision, the 2026-2034 Better Regulation Strategy, which sets out how public policies and decisions will be prepared, consulted upon and evaluated over the coming years.According to a Government press release, the strategy represents a»»»

The Romanian government on Thursday approved a memorandum for the development of an IT platform facilitating industrial cooperation related to projects under the SAFE National Plan for the European Defence Industry.According to the government, the platform will be developed by the Prime Minister's »»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced on Thursday that the Government will support in Parliament that the draft reform of the National Integrity Agency (ANI) should provide for the mandatory publication of asset declarations on the institution's website.Bolojan specified that the draft rega»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan declared on Thursday that all acts adopted by the Government during this period respected the legal procedure and benefited from all necessary approvals from the Ministry of Justice and all the okaying ministries.The prime minister was asked how he commented on t»»»

Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan declared that an important project on the agenda of next week's extraordinary parliamentary session is the one related to the approval of the loan agreement for SAFE, so that Romania can request the advance of 15% of the contracted amount, respectively an allocat»»»

Romania achieves an important strategic result within NATO, given that, after more than five years of negotiations, the Alliance has approved the eastward expansion of NATO's fuel pipeline network, an essential project for strengthening security and military mobility on the Eastern Flank, President»»»

The Year of Innovation between Romania and India will be celebrated in 2028, when 80 years of bilateral diplomatic ties are marked, visiting President of India Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday at the Cotroceni Palace in Bucharest, at the end of a meeting with the Romanian head of state, Nicusor Dan.»»»

President Nicusor Dan stated, on Thursday, during a joint press conference with the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, that Romania and India have an important opportunity to strengthen their bilateral relations, especially in the economic area."We have a great opportunity in front of us, especial»»»

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, was received on Thursday by President Nicusor Dan at Cotroceni Palace.She is on a state visit to Romania until Saturday, at the invitation of the Romanian side.The official talks between the two heads of state will focus on strengthening the expanded partners»»»

Dubai: More UAE residents chose Ras Al Khaimah for short breaks in the first half of 2026, helping the emirate welcome more than 670,000 visitors despite disruption to international travel across the region. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The visitor count was the emi»»»

It has never been easy for JD Vance to have an impact on public consciousness. Back in the dying days of Joe Biden’s presidency, Donald Trump’s followers were bewildered by his choice of running mate. Vance, still only 41, was then a relative unknown beyond those who had read his book on his ‘hillb»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Future Skills Office at the Institute of Public Administration, under the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau (CGB), is advancing efforts to prepare Qatar’s national workforce for the rapidly evolving demands of the future by equipping citizens with the skills and knowl»»»

Wildfires fuelled by extreme heat and strong winds swept across western Europe on Friday, forcing thousands to evacuate in France, triggering a state of emergency in Spain's Madrid region and prompting Paris to seek emergency assistance from the European Union. Wildfires fanned by scorching tempera»»»

US Boeing KC-135 tanker aircraft are expected to arrive at Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base on Thursday as part of a temporary deployment approved by the National Assembly to support US military operations in the Middle East. Under the parliamentary decision, up to eight aerial refueling aircraft, along »»»

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Director of the Arab and International Police Communication Department at the Ministry of Interior Major Staff Mohammed Abdullah Al Buainain, has highlighted the importance of the Security Command and Staff Programme, describing it as one of the most significant advanced stra»»»

Geneva: The State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC), participated in the meetings of the Scientific Committee of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), held in Geneva, Switzerland. Representatives of»»»

Tunis: The State of Qatar participated in the 22nd Arab Conference of Heads of Immigration and Passports, held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers in the Republic of Tunisia. The Ministry of Interior’s delegation at the conference was headed by D»»»

President Iliana Yotova met with European Commissioner for Start-ups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva to discuss the European Union's next Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-2034, with the talks focusing on competitiveness, innovation, artificial intelligence, and the future distr»»»

Doha, Qatar: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has unveiled Part Two of its joint white paper with the GSMA, titled “Securing Qatar’s Telecom Networks: An Asset-Based Response,” reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to advancing the security and resilience of its digital infrastructure. The newly »»»

The Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan has received 4,500 copies of the book " Baldar Uchun JavaScript" (JavaScript for Children), translated from English and published in the Kyrgyz language by the Public Foundation Taalim-Forum. According to the ministry, the publication of the textbook aims to »»»

PLG Group has signed an agreement to acquire Romanian ticketing platform iaBilet from private equity firm Resource Partners and the company’s founders. The transaction was signed on May 20 and remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. iaBilet’s founders will remain i»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s taxi and limousine market began to recover in June after a difficult second quarter, with the year-on-year decline in trips narrowing to 11.2% from 36.7% in April. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The improvement came after weaker airport and tourism-rela»»»

Dubai: Union Properties is progressing plans for a new Dh2 billion residential community as the Dubai developer moves ahead with an approximately Dh4 billion project pipeline following a 68% increase in first-half revenue. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.bThe planned m»»»

President Donald Trump's administration has imposed new tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners under a sweeping trade action aimed at pressuring governments to strengthen bans on goods produced with forced labor. The measures, announced under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, affect 99.4% »»»

NEW DELHI: Leaders of India’s youth-led “Cockroach” movement said they would meet the government on Friday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged legal reforms and swift punishment for those involved in exam paper leaks. Public frustration has mounted following a series of exam irregularities, »»»

LONDON: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will open his newly created northern office on Friday, as he bids to launch his flagship policy of reversing decades of centralizing power over England in London. Ahead of officially opening his “Number 10 North” hub in Manchester, Burnham — who replaced »»»

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Kyrgyzstan overnight. He is expected to take part in a meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, which will be held in Cholpon-Ata. Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IR»»»

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Kyrgyzstan. Today, July 24, he will participate in a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Cholpon-Ata. The ministers are expected to discuss current international and regional issues, including the state»»»

Although the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix takes place at the Hungaroring, fans can also attend numerous related events in the capital. Most of these are free, but since it’s hard to keep track of them all, we’ve put together an overview of these events. Written by Tamás Szikora Formula 1 Cars in »»»

A US review panel on Thursday recommended loosening restrictions on multiple trendy peptides, endorsing proposals that specialised pharmacies be allowed to produce such substances despite alarm bells from medical experts over safety concerns. Get — updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf New»»»

Cargo vessels are seen at one end of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday. President Donald Trump said Thursday that vessels damaged transiting the strait would be paid from frozen Iranian assets. Photo by EPA July 24 (UPI) -- The United States »»»

Washington, United States: A new wave of US tariffs targeting 60 trading partners took effect Friday, replacing an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump earlier this year. The levies range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent and impact major economies like China, India and the Europ»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding consumer rights, reporting strong achievements during the first half of 2026 through a combination of regulatory oversight, consumer services, and market inspection campaigns. MoCI in a social me»»»

ALMUSSAFES, Spain — US carmaker Ford and China's Geely will create a joint venture at Ford's troubled Valencia plant in eastern Spain, where they plan to produce four new models for the European market, the companies said on Thursday.Ford will hold a 66 per cent stake in the venture and Geely the r»»»

Mileo Hotels has announced a new international expansion strategy that places local expertise at the centre of its long-term growth plans, with founder Yasam Ayavefe saying future success in hospitality will depend on understanding individual destinations rather than replicating the same operating »»»

Dubai: Malayalam superstar Mammootty has joined the growing list of South Indian film actors voicing support for the students protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET paper leak. Taking to social media on Thursday, Mammootty wrote, "The youth are the true treasure of our nation. Li»»»

JERUSALEM: Bahrain activated its sirens early Friday, warning residents to shelter from detected fire hours after the US military said it had wrapped up its 13th night of strikes against Iran. The Gulf states have come under frequent fire over the past week as the US and Iran exchange escalating st»»»

The European Union’s 21st package of sanctions against Russia includes three companies from Kyrgyzstan. The sanctions package also prohibits transactions with one Kyrgyz commercial bank, TASS reported. According to it, the EU added 15 companies from China and 11 companies from five other countries »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s taxi and limousine market began to recover in June after a difficult second quarter, with the year-on-year decline in trips narrowing to 11.2% from 36.7% in April. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The improvement came after weaker airport and tourism-rela»»»

SINGAPORE: Two Chinese supertankers carrying a combined 4 million barrels of Saudi Arabian oil exited the Red Sea via the Bab El-Mandeb strait on Thursday, shipping data showed, apparently escaping a blockade on shipments of Saudi oil by Yemen’s Houthi militias even as other Saudi vessels came unde»»»