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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…

3 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…

3 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,…

3 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,…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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,…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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.…

3 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…

3 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,…

3 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.…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 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…

3 months ago

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