The Gulf Indians

NRAA launches high-tech document forensics lab in Muscat to safeguard the past

Muscat: The new laboratory marks a pivotal milestone in Oman’s efforts to preserve and protect its national memory. Designed to…

7 months ago

Royal Academy of Management launches Social Communication Programme

Muscat : The Royal Academy of Management (RAM) has launched the Societal Communication Program for current public sector leaders who…

7 months ago

Wheat farmers to reap a golden harvest in Oman with record output in Adam

Muscat: Wheat harvesting is underway across various areas and villages in Adam, spanning a cultivated area of 106 acres. The…

7 months ago

“A heart beating with hope”: Oman makes history with first successful heart transplant

MUSCAT : The Ministry of Health released a statement hailing the achievement, declaring, “A heart beating with hope… The Sultanate…

7 months ago

UAE’s e& rings up 129.9% profit growth in Q1-2025

Dubai: The UAE tech-telco group e&’s overall subscriber base has risen by a robust 12.9% to 194.8 million, signaling there…

7 months ago

UAE schools adjust timings to beat the heat amid rising temperatures

Abu Dhabi: In response to soaring temperatures and growing concerns from parents, many schools across the country have adjusted their…

7 months ago

Dubai Airports off to a strong start in 2025, welcomes 23.4 million passengers in 3 months

Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) started 2025 with a strong start by serving 23.4 million passengers in the first three months…

7 months ago

Dubai gold price is steady – and that’s perfect for shoppers on ‘Akshaya Trithiya’

Dubai: The Dubai Gold Rate is unchanged for a second consecutive day at Dh369 for a gram of 22K and…

7 months ago

Muscat Stock Exchange ends higher despite dip in trading value

MUSCAT : According to the latest report issued by the Muscat Stock Exchange, the trading value for the day reached…

7 months ago

OPAZ and OQAE ink agreement to drive energy efficiency in Oman’s industrial hubs

MUSCAT : This initiative is part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions in economic zones, free zones and industrial cities,…

7 months ago

Muscat Metro to feature 36 stations; transport ministry to reveal full details soon

Muscat : The ambitious metro network will span approximately 50 kilometres, connecting the burgeoning Sultan Haitham City with the central…

7 months ago

iPad stuck in seat forces Lufthansa plane to make unscheduled landing

Dubai: A Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Munich was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Boston after a…

7 months ago

Sharjah developer unveils new midscale hotel brand ‘Nest’ at ATM 2025

DUBAI: Sharjah-based master developer Arada has entered the hospitality sector with the launch of ‘Nest Hotel’ – its first entirely…

7 months ago

ATM 2025: Riyadh Air signals interest in Boeing jets blocked from China

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund-backed airline startup Riyadh Air has signalled interest in Boeing jets destined for Chinese airlines…

7 months ago

Saudi Arabia, Qatar settle Syria’s World Bank arrears with $15m payment

Dubai: Saudi Arabia and Qatar have jointly announced the payment of $15 million to settle Syria’s outstanding arrears to the…

7 months ago

UAE to launch regulated Dirham-backed stablecoin to boost blockchain payments

Abu Dhabi: IHC, ADQ, and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) have announced plans to launch a new stablecoin backed by…

7 months ago

HSBC reports $9.48-billion profit, sticks with share buybacks

HSBC Holdings Plc announced a fresh buyback for shareholders despite an increasingly fragile geopolitical backdrop that has weighed on the…

7 months ago

Oman’s new Public Health Law to strengthen community wellbeing

MUSCAT : This new legislation forms a core component of Oman Vision 2040, establishing a unified legal framework to promote…

7 months ago

Oman’s food safety centre issues warning over contaminated bottled water

Muscat : As per a statement from the Centre, laboratory tests had revealed the presence of microbiological impurities, including Coliform…

7 months ago

Oman, UAE boost bilateral trade and investment ties at ‘Advantage Oman Forum, 2025’

MUSCAT: His Excellency Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said that the increase in non-oil…

7 months ago

JA Solar to build RO 217.3 million solar cell manufacturing plant in Oman’s Sohar Freezone

Muscat : The new plant will be constructed on a 32.5-hectare site within Phase 2 of the Sohar Freezone, with…

7 months ago

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