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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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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…

5 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,…

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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…

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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…

5 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…

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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…

5 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Oman’s Etlaq Spaceport postpones first rocket launch of the year due to weather; fan zone experience to proceed as scheduled

Muscat : The “UNITY-1” mission, initially scheduled for Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from its Duqm-based facility, is now postponed due…

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Oman’s ministry approves three new companies under managed security service providers

Muscat : These companies are Phoenix Technology Solutions Company (Securado), Insight Information Security Company (Insight), and Project Management Technology and…

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Oman and India explore academic cooperation in higher education and scientific research

Muscat : The Indian delegation, representing the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), is currently visiting Oman…

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JAFZA One Convention Centre to host UAE’s largest business networking event

BNI UAE, the country’s leading business networking organisation and part of the world’s largest referral-based business network, has announced BNI…

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Indian School Darsait conducts online classes due to chicken pox cases

Muscat : According to a circular issued by the school, online classes will be held from Sunday, April 27, 2025,…

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Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: Pope Francis’s final resting place

The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a fifth-century church located in…

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Trump says Russia, Ukraine ‘very close to a deal’

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday discussed the "possibility" of direct talks with Ukraine in a meeting with a…

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