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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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months 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…

5 months ago

Qatar Airways to showcase new Biz Class’ Qsuite Next Gen’ seats at ATM Dubai 2025

Doha: Qatar’s national carrier is bringing the next generation of its iconic QSuite to Dubai during the annual travel and…

5 months ago

His Majesty Sultan Haitham to visit Russia

MUSCAT: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik will go on a state-visit to the Russian Federation this Monday. A statement…

5 months ago

With 40 years of diplomatic relations between Oman and Russia, a new chapter begins as His Majesty heads to Moscow

Muscat: The upcoming summit between His Majesty the Sultan and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin is more than…

5 months ago

Oman Air completes restructuring boosts Omanization by 79.4%, secures jobs with RO 15 million welfare package

Muscat: Over the past 18 months, Oman Air has worked closely with stakeholders to realign its workforce in line with…

5 months ago

Oman’s Energy and Mining Committee plots bold path for energy and mining growth for 2025-2026

Muscat: In a recent meeting, the Energy and Mining Committee of OCCI reviewed its strategic work plan for 2025–2026, placing…

5 months ago

ACME Group secures $140 million for Oman’s first major hydrogen project

Muscat: The funding, provided by Power Finance Corporation, accounts for 75% of the project’s total cost and underscores international confidence…

5 months ago

Mango season in Dubai: ‘King of fruits’ enters markets from Dh10 per kg

Dubai : Many Dubai residents visit the Waterfront Market throughout the year, at least once or twice a month. But…

5 months ago

Dubai Kitesurf competition 2025 at Dubai Islands

The Dubai Kitesurf Competition 2025 has officially launched under the authority of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, setting the…

5 months ago

Who is Nikku Madhusudhan, the Indian-origin scientist behind breakthrough in search for life outside the Earth

The name of Dr Nikku Madhusudhan exploded in the public domain with his breakthrough research on a planet named K2-18b.…

5 months ago

UAE travel: Dubai’s Emirates issues advisory ahead of weekend rush; 300,000 passengers expected

Dubai: Emirates has issued an advisory for passengers travelling through Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport this weekend, anticipating a…

5 months ago

Trump moves to levy Chinese vessels in widening trade war

The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at US ports, threatening to shake up global…

5 months ago

Oman’s Tender Board steers sustainability as EVs enter Government fleet

Muscat: Speaking at the 8th OSHRM Conference under the theme “Leadership in the Open Space,” His Excellency Eng. Bader Al…

5 months ago

Oman heats up as temperatures climb to 43.8°C in Sohar

Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) reported a sharp rise in temperatures across the Sultanate on Friday, April 18, 2025.…

5 months ago

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