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His Majesty Sultan Haitham Issues Royal Decree Transferring Medical Services to Ministry of Health

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal Decree No. 51/2025, effecting a key administrative change involving the…

11 months ago

Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority Intensifies Market Monitoring Ahead of Eid Al-Adha

Muscat : As part of its ongoing efforts to safeguard consumer interests, Oman’s Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) conducted an intensive…

11 months ago

Oman Launches First Tourist Hot Air Balloon to Boost Experiential Tourism

Muscat : The Sultanate of Oman has officially launched its first tourist hot air balloon under the “Oman Balloons” initiative,…

11 months ago

Oman, Bahrain Discuss Strengthening Financial and Economic Ties

Muscat: Oman's Minister of Finance, Sultan Salim Al Habsi, today received Abdulla Adel Fakhro, Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce,…

11 months ago

Workshop Unveils Master Plan for Salalah Airport City, Highlighting Strategic Development and Investment Opportunities

Salalah, Oman : Oman Airports recently hosted an introductory workshop to present the master plan for Salalah Airport City, drawing…

11 months ago

Myplant & Garden Middle East 2025 to Advance GCC’s Green Agenda with Global Industry Participation

Dubai, UAE : Myplant & Garden Middle East, the region’s first and only international B2B trade fair dedicated to ornamental…

11 months ago

Majid and Lynn Jafar Honoured by UMass Chan Medical School for Contributions to Medical Research and Child Health

Sharjah, UAE : Majid Jafar, CEO of Crescent Petroleum, and his wife Lynn Barghout Jafar, co-founders of the Loulou Foundation,…

11 months ago

Central Bank of Oman Opens Licensing for Digital Banks, Ushering in a New Era of Financial Innovation

Muscat : The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has officially launched a licensing framework for digital banks, marking a significant…

11 months ago

Plan Ahead for Eid Travel: Royal Oman Police Urges Timely Renewal of ID Documents

Muscat : With the Eid Al Adha holidays and summer travel season approaching, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has issued…

11 months ago

Dubai Launches 57 Road Projects to Slash Travel Times and Ease Congestion

Dubai : Dubai is fast-tracking a comprehensive overhaul of its road infrastructure, with 57 major road projects underway to reduce…

11 months ago

Saudi Budget Airline flynas IPO Sees Strong Retail Demand, 3.5x Oversubscribed

Dubai : Saudi Arabia’s leading low-cost carrier flynas has confirmed overwhelming interest in its initial public offering (IPO), with the…

11 months ago

Saudi Arabia Sees Fastest Job Growth in Over a Decade Amid Business Optimism: Riyad Bank PMI

Dubai : Saudi Arabia's private sector is experiencing a hiring surge not seen in over a decade, driven by rising…

11 months ago

UAE SMEs Maintain Optimism Amid Economic Challenges, Reveals RAKBANK SME Confidence Index 2025

Dubai : RAKBANK’s latest SME Confidence Index indicates steady optimism among UAE’s small and medium enterprises, despite ongoing economic headwinds.…

11 months ago

India-Oman FTA: Positive Breakthrough Expected Soon, Says Minister Piyush Goyal

Muscat : India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has expressed optimism regarding the ongoing negotiations for a Free…

11 months ago

Air India CEO: Pakistan Airspace Ban Driving Up Costs, Affecting Long-Haul Operations

New Delhi: The continued ban on Indian airlines from using Pakistani airspace is adding operational challenges and increasing flight durations,…

11 months ago

Emirates to Resume Direct Flights to Damascus Starting July 16

Dubai : Emirates has announced plans to resume passenger flights to Damascus starting July 16, 2025, pending final government approvals.…

11 months ago

India Reports 2,170 Covid-19 Cases Amid New Wave; Kerala Worst Affected

New Delhi: India is witnessing a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases, with total infections rising to 2,170, according to the…

11 months ago

UAE Citizens Granted 90-Day Visa-Free Stay in Japan Starting June 2025

Dubai: In a significant boost to bilateral relations, Emirati citizens holding ordinary passports can now enjoy visa-free stays in Japan…

11 months ago

Dust Storm Affects Parts of Northern Oman

Muscat : A dust storm has impacted several areas in northern Oman, according to an official update released on June…

11 months ago

OETC Commissions Fault Current Limiter Project to Boost Grid Stability in Muscat

Muscat: Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), a member of Nama Group, has successfully completed the construction and commissioning of the…

11 months ago

New UAE Traffic Law Aims to Improve Road Safety and Regulatory Compliance

UAE : The Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2024, regulating traffic in the United Arab Emirates, officially came into effect…

11 months ago

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