The Gulf Indians

Oman Air Joins oneworld Alliance as 15th Member Airline

Muscat : In a major move that strengthens its global presence, Oman Air has officially joined the oneworld® alliance, becoming…

9 months ago

Dubai, Sharjah Residents Grapple with Severe Traffic Jams: 90% Affected, Study Finds

Dubai : Traffic congestion continues to be a major challenge across the UAE, with 91% of Dubai residents and 90%…

9 months ago

Abu Dhabi’s Population Rises 7.5% to 4.14 Million in 2024

Abu Dhabi : The population of Abu Dhabi reached 4,135,985 in 2024, marking a 7.5% increase over the previous year,…

9 months ago

UAE Real Estate Sees Record-Breaking Start to 2025 with Over Dh239 Billion in Deals

Abu Dhabi / Dubai : The UAE’s real estate sector recorded a remarkable performance in the first quarter of 2025,…

9 months ago

UAE: Petrol and Diesel Prices Announced for July 2025

Abu Dhabi / Dubai : The UAE fuel price committee has announced the official petrol and diesel prices for July…

9 months ago

Emirates Suspends Tehran Flights Until July 5, Set to Resume Iraq Services

Dubai : Emirates Airline has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tehran until July 5, citing ongoing…

9 months ago

Oman Showcases Economic Strength at 56th Algiers International Fair, Eyes North African Market

Muscat : Oman made a strong impression at the 56th Algiers International Fair, signaling a strategic push into North African…

9 months ago

OCCI to Launch 4th Franchise Wave to Propel Omani Brands Globally

Muscat : The Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) is set to unveil the fourth wave of its Franchise…

9 months ago

Setback for Expats: Emirates NBD Introduces New Fees for International Transfers Starting September

Dubai : Emirates NBD Bank has announced a new fee structure for international money transfers made through its mobile app…

9 months ago

Investor Confidence Lifts Muscat Stock Exchange Amid Sectoral Swings

Muscat : The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) saw modest overall gains this week, buoyed by robust investor activity and notable…

9 months ago

Oman’s E-Commerce Boom Drives Economic Growth

Muscat : Oman is witnessing significant growth in its online freelancing sector, fueled by global shifts in the labor market…

9 months ago

Half of University Seats in Dubai to Be Reserved for International Students; Sheikh Hamdan Unveils Comprehensive Education Strategy

Dubai : A new decision has been made to allocate 50% of university seats in Dubai to international students, including…

9 months ago

Credit Growth Tied More to Economic Activity Than Liquidity Surplus: Standard Chartered Report

New Delhi ∙ Credit growth in the Indian economy is more closely aligned with overall economic activity than the size…

9 months ago

Al Khuwair Street to Close for Corridor Development Works from June 28

Muscat : Muscat Municipality, in coordination with the Royal Oman Police, has announced a phased closure of Al Khuwair Street…

9 months ago

Saudia to Launch Direct Riyadh–Moscow Flights from October Amid Surging Tourism Demand

Dubai : Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, has announced the launch of direct, non-stop flights between Riyadh and Moscow starting…

9 months ago

His Majesty Issues Royal Decree to Establish Omani Embassy in Romania

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued a Royal Decree approving the establishment of a new embassy of…

9 months ago

Oman’s ‘Memory Network’ Triumphs at London Design Biennale 2025

Muscat: Oman has earned international acclaim at the London Design Biennale 2025, winning the Best Design Award for its captivating…

9 months ago

Oman’s Personal Income Tax: 99% Likely Exempt Under New Structure, Says Tax Authority

Muscat: The Tax Authority of Oman has clarified that the newly introduced personal income tax system will be progressive in…

9 months ago

Metro Expansion Continues: New Station Opens on Riyadh’s Orange Line

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s capital continues to advance its public transportation infrastructure with the addition of a new station to the…

9 months ago

Qatar Waives Traffic Violations Amid Regional Tensions Following Missile Attack

Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has announced a full waiver of all traffic violations recorded on Monday, June 23, citing…

9 months ago

RBI Drains $10 Billion from Banking System to Lift Short-Term Rates

Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn ₹849.75 billion ($10 billion) from the banking system through a 7-day…

9 months ago

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