The Gulf Indians

Dubai to launch self-driving taxis in 2026

DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the official launch of autonomous taxis in the Emirate by 2026,…

1 year ago

Oil prices slide with demand uncertainty amid new US tariffs and unsettle global markets

Muscat: During a press conference declaring “Liberation Day,” Trump announced a 10% base tariff on all U.S. imports and additional…

1 year ago

Oman sees first 40°C reading of the year, signalling end of cool winter streak

Muscat: This development marks a significant change from the steady highs in the 30s observed during the colder months. Oman’s…

1 year ago

Crescent Petroleum and Dana Gas reach 500 MMboe cumulative production from Khor Mor field, announce major growth and development plans

 KM-250 expansion project accelerates for completion and commencement by Q1 2026, to boost capacity over 50%. Partners approve $160…

1 year ago

Trump tariffs everyone, with rate on China set to soar above 50%

Washington: US President Donald Trump imposed the steepest American tariffs in a century, stepping up his campaign to reshape the…

1 year ago

Bitcoin succumbs to investors fleeing US tariff risk

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies dipped after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on US trading partners worldwide, triggering a slump…

1 year ago

UAE weather: Increase in temperatures continue across the country

Dubai: Clear to partly cloudy skies can be expected across the country today, April 3. According to the National Center…

1 year ago

Saudi charity drive raises SR1.8 billion in Ramadan

Cairo: A Saudi state-sponsored charity campaign has raised more than SR1.8 billion in donations during this past Ramadan, according to…

1 year ago

Saudi costume designer recalls five decades of creativity

Cairo: With more than five decades of traditional costume designs under his belt, Hassan bin Ghaith has a lot to…

1 year ago

Indian expats in UAE better off sending money now than wait as dollar weakens

Dubai: Indian expats in the UAE are starting to get much less on a dirham when sending money home –…

1 year ago

Doubling capacity on India-UAE routes can help travellers save $1 billion: report

DUBAI: Titled “Combined Skies: Unlocking the Benefits of UAE-India Aviation Liberalisation for Indian Travellers”, the report by the Observer Research…

1 year ago

IndiGo to start operations from Muscat to Kannur

Muscat: IndiGo Airlines is all set to launch direct flights from Kannur to Muscat, further strengthening air connectivity between the…

1 year ago

UAE tops global entrepreneurship rankings for fourth consecutive year

Dubai: The UAE has been ranked first globally for the fourth consecutive year in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report,…

1 year ago

Air India to Get last of 50 Boeing Jets made for Chinese carriers

Air India Ltd.’s windfall of 737 Max jets amid a broader shortage of new planes is coming to an end.…

1 year ago

Death toll from 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar crosses 1000, with over 2000 injured

Naypyidaw: The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,000 on Saturday, as rescuers dug…

1 year ago

Oman’s micro-enterprises show promising growth with 14% rise

Muscat: Active private enterprises grew by 11.2% in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching 267,734 businesses—up from 240,765 during the…

1 year ago

Muscat Stock Exchange stocks bounce back as local institutions lead buying spree

Muscat: This renewed activity helped lift 34 stocks, compared to 28 gainers the previous week, signaling improved investor sentiment ahead…

1 year ago

His Majesty Sultan Haitham pardons 577 prisoners including expats ahead of Eid Al Fitr

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the Supreme Commander has issued a special Royal pardon to a number of…

1 year ago

Oman’s market ‘stable and safe,’ says Chairman of Consumer Protection Authority

Muscat: In a recent communication dialogue, His Excellency Al-Hakmani highlighted the Authority’s ongoing efforts to curb unjustified price increases and…

1 year ago

Kuwait extradites 20 inmates to Sri Lanka

Cairo: Kuwait has deported 20 convicted Sri Lankan prisoners under an extradition agreement between the two countries, according to media…

1 year ago

Eid Al Fitr 2025: Hot temperatures and rain forecasted in Saudi Arabia

Cairo: A rather hot daytime temperature is expected across most of Saudi Arabia during this week's Eid Al Fitr, according…

1 year ago

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