The Gulf Indians

UAE’s upcoming “hybrid heliport” can be used for helicopters, flying taxis

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has accepted the design for the country’s first hybrid heliport at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal…

1 year ago

UAE churches announce details of special mass in honour of Pope Francis

Dubai/ Abu Dhabi: Catholic churches in the UAE have announced details of a requiem mass in honour of Pope Francis,…

1 year ago

Pahalgam attack: India hunts gunmen who massacred 26 in Kashmir tourist hotspot

Pahalgam: Indian security forces in Kashmir carried out a major manhunt Wednesday, a day after gunmen opened fire on tourists,…

1 year ago

Muscat Stock Exchange index slips marginally as trading value jumps

Muscat: Compared to the previous session’s close of 4,293 points, today’s dip represents a 0.05 percent decrease in the MSX…

1 year ago

Focus on Muscat Metro as Oman-France deepen cooperation on mobility projects

MUSCAT: From easing traffic in the capital to enhancing cross-border connectivity with the UAE, Oman’s modern rail ambitions took centre…

1 year ago

Oman, Russia sign 9 key agreements including visa waiver

MOSCOW: The high-profile ceremony, held as part of His Majesty the Sultan’s state visit to the Russian Federation, included the…

1 year ago

President Putin hails His Majesty Sultan Haitham’s role in 40 years of ties, eyes stronger Russia-Oman future

Moscow : During the state visit of His Majesty the Sultan, President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech underscoring the enduring…

1 year ago

Direct flights to take off soon as Oman and Japan sign key agreement

Muscat : The Sultanate of Oman and Japan concluded high-level air transport talks on April 21–22, 2025, at the headquarters…

1 year ago

169 items deemed unfit, 28 kg of food destroyed and 3 arrested for labour violations as authorities conduct inspections in Oman

Muscat: Led by the Department of Health Affairs under the North Al Sharqiyah Municipality, the inspection campaign was conducted in…

1 year ago

Environment Authority highlights two landmark projects as Oman celebrates Earth Day

Muscat: As part of its national strategy to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, Oman launched the Oman Blue Carbon…

1 year ago

Oman and China explore means of boosting strategic relations

Muscat : The Omani side was headed by His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al Harthy, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry…

1 year ago

Up to 3,521% tariff: US imposes new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia

The US set new duties as high as 3,521% on solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries, delivering a win…

1 year ago

Sharjah’s Waterfront City is out to create a freehold boom – and there will be a theme park too

Dubai: Can Sharjah Waterfront City be the next big freehold destination in the emirate? It’s big, that’s for sure, at…

1 year ago

Oman announces Government Development Bonds worth RO 100 million

Muscat : The size of the new issue is at RO 100 million, with a maturity period of 5 years…

1 year ago

Oman’s FSA clarifies ‘Dhamani’ platform fees, assures no impact on insured patients

Muscat : The FSA explained that ‘Dhamani’ was developed to streamline the exchange of health insurance data between private healthcare…

1 year ago

Tourism ministry reviews hotel sector’s readiness for Dhofar Khareef season

Muscat : The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism held an introductory workshop today to review and enhance preparations for the…

1 year ago

His Majesty Sultan Haitham heads to Russia for state visit

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik left the country for a two-day state visit to Russia on Monday. The…

1 year ago

UAE Central Bank hits banking entity with ‘financial sanction’

Dubai: A UAE bank has been hit with financial sanctions by the UAE Central Bank for gaps in its internal…

1 year ago

Saudi Arabia’s new VAT exemption for tourists comes into effect

Riyadh : Tourists visiting Saudi Arabia will now be eligible for a refund on the 15 per cent Value Added…

1 year ago

Philippine Peso rallies against Dirham: What it means for OFWs in the UAE

Dubai: Filipino expats in the UAE are facing a higher peso rate cycle ahead of their next remittances home, with…

1 year ago

UAE Indian expats find rupee at near highest point of 2025 once again

Dubai: At 23.16 for one dirham, the Indian rupee has this morning firmed up near to its highest level in…

1 year ago

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